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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,341.12, 34,969.73 and 14,729.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,341.12, 34,969.73 and 14,729.92 is: 20,326.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,341.12 : 34,969.73 = 14,729.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,341.12/34,969.73 = 14,729.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,341.12x = 34,969.73 × 14,729.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,341.12x = 515,101,164.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,101,164.25/25,341.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,326.69

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