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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,339.22, 34,966.35 and 14,583.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,339.22, 34,966.35 and 14,583.43 is: 20,124.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,339.22 : 34,966.35 = 14,583.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,339.22/34,966.35 = 14,583.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,339.22x = 34,966.35 × 14,583.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,339.22x = 509,929,317.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,929,317.58/25,339.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,124.11

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