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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,347.93, 34,979.47 and 14,017.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,347.93, 34,979.47 and 14,017.11 is: 19,343.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,347.93 : 34,979.47 = 14,017.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,347.93/34,979.47 = 14,017.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,347.93x = 34,979.47 × 14,017.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,347.93x = 490,311,078.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,311,078.73/25,347.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,343.24

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