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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,349.61, 34,979.38 and 14,017.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,349.61, 34,979.38 and 14,017.56 is: 19,342.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,349.61 : 34,979.38 = 14,017.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,349.61/34,979.38 = 14,017.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,349.61x = 34,979.38 × 14,017.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,349.61x = 490,325,557.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,325,557.91/25,349.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,342.53

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