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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,338.14, 34,968.39 and 14,731.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,338.14, 34,968.39 and 14,731.10 is: 20,329.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,338.14 : 34,968.39 = 14,731.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,338.14/34,968.39 = 14,731.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,338.14x = 34,968.39 × 14,731.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,338.14x = 515,122,849.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,122,849.93/25,338.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,329.94

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