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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,357.29, 34,993.98 and 14,750.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,357.29, 34,993.98 and 14,750.34 is: 20,356.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,357.29 : 34,993.98 = 14,750.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,357.29/34,993.98 = 14,750.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,357.29x = 34,993.98 × 14,750.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,357.29x = 516,173,102.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,173,102.95/25,357.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,356.00

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