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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,342.54, 34,971.29 and 14,011.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,342.54, 34,971.29 and 14,011.37 is: 19,334.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,342.54 : 34,971.29 = 14,011.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,342.54/34,971.29 = 14,011.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,342.54x = 34,971.29 × 14,011.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,342.54x = 489,995,683.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,995,683.57/25,342.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,334.91

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