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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,358.70, 34,993.23 and 14,747.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,358.70, 34,993.23 and 14,747.58 is: 20,350.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,358.70 : 34,993.23 = 14,747.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,358.70/34,993.23 = 14,747.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,358.70x = 34,993.23 × 14,747.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,358.70x = 516,065,458.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,065,458.88/25,358.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,350.63

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