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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,349.14, 34,983.96 and 14,739.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,349.14, 34,983.96 and 14,739.46 is: 20,341.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,349.14 : 34,983.96 = 14,739.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,349.14/34,983.96 = 14,739.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,349.14x = 34,983.96 × 14,739.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,349.14x = 515,644,679.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,644,679.06/25,349.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,341.70

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