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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,362.36, 34,997.70 and 14,751.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,362.36, 34,997.70 and 14,751.84 is: 20,356.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,362.36 : 34,997.70 = 14,751.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,362.36/34,997.70 = 14,751.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,362.36x = 34,997.70 × 14,751.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,362.36x = 516,280,470.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,280,470.77/25,362.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,356.17

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