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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,338.48, 34,965.72 and 14,007.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,338.48, 34,965.72 and 14,007.30 is: 19,329.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,338.48 : 34,965.72 = 14,007.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,338.48/34,965.72 = 14,007.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,338.48x = 34,965.72 × 14,007.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,338.48x = 489,775,329.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,775,329.76/25,338.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,329.31

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