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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,341.48, 34,971.97 and 14,011.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,341.48, 34,971.97 and 14,011.71 is: 19,336.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,341.48 : 34,971.97 = 14,011.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,341.48/34,971.97 = 14,011.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,341.48x = 34,971.97 × 14,011.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,341.48x = 490,017,101.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,017,101.77/25,341.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,336.56

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