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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,343.53, 34,972.66 and 14,012.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,343.53, 34,972.66 and 14,012.37 is: 19,336.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,343.53 : 34,972.66 = 14,012.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,343.53/34,972.66 = 14,012.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,343.53x = 34,972.66 × 14,012.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,343.53x = 490,049,851.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,049,851.80/25,343.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,336.29

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