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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,217.64, 34,782.96 and 22,970.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,217.64, 34,782.96 and 22,970.52 is: 31,683.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,217.64 : 34,782.96 = 22,970.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,217.64/34,782.96 = 22,970.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,217.64x = 34,782.96 × 22,970.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,217.64x = 798,982,678.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,982,678.34/25,217.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,683.48

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