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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,344.08, 34,971.72 and 14,736.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,344.08, 34,971.72 and 14,736.08 is: 20,333.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,344.08 : 34,971.72 = 14,736.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,344.08/34,971.72 = 14,736.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,344.08x = 34,971.72 × 14,736.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,344.08x = 515,346,063.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,346,063.66/25,344.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,333.98

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