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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,255.26, 34,867.19 and 22,453

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,255.26, 34,867.19 and 22,453 is: 30,998.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,255.26 : 34,867.19 = 22,453 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,255.26/34,867.19 = 22,453/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,255.26x = 34,867.19 × 22,453
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,255.26x = 782,872,904.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,872,904.81/25,255.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,998.42

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