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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,213.87, 37,770.67 and 23,147.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,213.87, 37,770.67 and 23,147.16 is: 34,674.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,213.87 : 37,770.67 = 23,147.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,213.87/37,770.67 = 23,147.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,213.87x = 37,770.67 × 23,147.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,213.87x = 874,283,741.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,283,741.80/25,213.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,674.71

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