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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,349.47, 34,979.20 and 14,017.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,349.47, 34,979.20 and 14,017.44 is: 19,342.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,349.47 : 34,979.20 = 14,017.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,349.47/34,979.20 = 14,017.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,349.47x = 34,979.20 × 14,017.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,349.47x = 490,318,837.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,318,837.25/25,349.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,342.37

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