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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,350.54, 34,975.17 and 14,731.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,350.54, 34,975.17 and 14,731.44 is: 20,324.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,350.54 : 34,975.17 = 14,731.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,350.54/34,975.17 = 14,731.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,350.54x = 34,975.17 × 14,731.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,350.54x = 515,234,618.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,234,618.34/25,350.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,324.40

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