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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,338.22, 34,964.97 and 14,582.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,338.22, 34,964.97 and 14,582.43 is: 20,122.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,338.22 : 34,964.97 = 14,582.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,338.22/34,964.97 = 14,582.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,338.22x = 34,964.97 × 14,582.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,338.22x = 509,874,172.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,874,172.79/25,338.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,122.73

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