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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,346.63, 34,977.86 and 14,016.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,346.63, 34,977.86 and 14,016.53 is: 19,342.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,346.63 : 34,977.86 = 14,016.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,346.63/34,977.86 = 14,016.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,346.63x = 34,977.86 × 14,016.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,346.63x = 490,268,153.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,268,153.94/25,346.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,342.54

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