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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,340.39, 34,966.71 and 14,008.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,340.39, 34,966.71 and 14,008.35 is: 19,329.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,340.39 : 34,966.71 = 14,008.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,340.39/34,966.71 = 14,008.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,340.39x = 34,966.71 × 14,008.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,340.39x = 489,825,912.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,825,912.03/25,340.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,329.85

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