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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,017.36, 37,568.97 and 22,212.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,017.36, 37,568.97 and 22,212.53 is: 33,356.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,017.36 : 37,568.97 = 22,212.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,017.36/37,568.97 = 22,212.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,017.36x = 37,568.97 × 22,212.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,017.36x = 834,501,967.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,501,967.12/25,017.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,356.92

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