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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,338.42, 34,966.35 and 14,007.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,338.42, 34,966.35 and 14,007.12 is: 19,329.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,338.42 : 34,966.35 = 14,007.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,338.42/34,966.35 = 14,007.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,338.42x = 34,966.35 × 14,007.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,338.42x = 489,777,860.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,777,860.41/25,338.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,329.46

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