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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,338.33, 34,969.05 and 14,727.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,338.33, 34,969.05 and 14,727.29 is: 20,324.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,338.33 : 34,969.05 = 14,727.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,338.33/34,969.05 = 14,727.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,338.33x = 34,969.05 × 14,727.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,338.33x = 514,999,165.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,999,165.53/25,338.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,324.91

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