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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,347.79, 34,977.45 and 14,738.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,347.79, 34,977.45 and 14,738.14 is: 20,337.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,347.79 : 34,977.45 = 14,738.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,347.79/34,977.45 = 14,738.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,347.79x = 34,977.45 × 14,738.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,347.79x = 515,502,554.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,502,554.94/25,347.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,337.18

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