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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,347.17, 34,981.71 and 14,592.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,347.17, 34,981.71 and 14,592.46 is: 20,139.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,347.17 : 34,981.71 = 14,592.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,347.17/34,981.71 = 14,592.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,347.17x = 34,981.71 × 14,592.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,347.17x = 510,469,203.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,469,203.91/25,347.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,139.10

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