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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,340.87, 34,972.55 and 14,729.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,340.87, 34,972.55 and 14,729.82 is: 20,328.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,340.87 : 34,972.55 = 14,729.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,340.87/34,972.55 = 14,729.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,340.87x = 34,972.55 × 14,729.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,340.87x = 515,139,292.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,139,292.79/25,340.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,328.40

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