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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,338.99, 34,969.96 and 14,727.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,338.99, 34,969.96 and 14,727.94 is: 20,325.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,338.99 : 34,969.96 = 14,727.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,338.99/34,969.96 = 14,727.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,338.99x = 34,969.96 × 14,727.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,338.99x = 515,035,403.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,035,403.67/25,338.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,325.80

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