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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,341.89, 34,977.36 and 14,737.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,341.89, 34,977.36 and 14,737.64 is: 20,341.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,341.89 : 34,977.36 = 14,737.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,341.89/34,977.36 = 14,737.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,341.89x = 34,977.36 × 14,737.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,341.89x = 515,483,739.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,483,739.83/25,341.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,341.17

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