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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,356.51, 34,983.45 and 14,737.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,356.51, 34,983.45 and 14,737.41 is: 20,332.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,356.51 : 34,983.45 = 14,737.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,356.51/34,983.45 = 14,737.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,356.51x = 34,983.45 × 14,737.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,356.51x = 515,565,445.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,565,445.86/25,356.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,332.67

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