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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,339.92, 34,967.80 and 14,727.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,339.92, 34,967.80 and 14,727.84 is: 20,323.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,339.92 : 34,967.80 = 14,727.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,339.92/34,967.80 = 14,727.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,339.92x = 34,967.80 × 14,727.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,339.92x = 515,000,163.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,000,163.55/25,339.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,323.67

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