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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,347.22, 34,979.39 and 14,017.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,347.22, 34,979.39 and 14,017.48 is: 19,344.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,347.22 : 34,979.39 = 14,017.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,347.22/34,979.39 = 14,017.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,347.22x = 34,979.39 × 14,017.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,347.22x = 490,322,654.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,322,654.75/25,347.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,344.24

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