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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,222.32, 34,816.29 and 19,830.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,222.32, 34,816.29 and 19,830.72 is: 27,373.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,222.32 : 34,816.29 = 19,830.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,222.32/34,816.29 = 19,830.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,222.32x = 34,816.29 × 19,830.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,222.32x = 690,432,098.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,432,098.43/25,222.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,373.85

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