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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,338, 34,964.48 and 14,006.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,338, 34,964.48 and 14,006.36 is: 19,327.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,338 : 34,964.48 = 14,006.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,338/34,964.48 = 14,006.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,338x = 34,964.48 × 14,006.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,338x = 489,725,094.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,725,094.09/25,338
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,327.69

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