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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,342.83, 34,975.26 and 14,731.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,342.83, 34,975.26 and 14,731.77 is: 20,331.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,342.83 : 34,975.26 = 14,731.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,342.83/34,975.26 = 14,731.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,342.83x = 34,975.26 × 14,731.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,342.83x = 515,247,486.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,247,486.01/25,342.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,331.10

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