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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,256.26, 34,868.57 and 22,454

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,256.26, 34,868.57 and 22,454 is: 30,999.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,256.26 : 34,868.57 = 22,454 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,256.26/34,868.57 = 22,454/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,256.26x = 34,868.57 × 22,454
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,256.26x = 782,938,870.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,938,870.78/25,256.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,999.79

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