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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,259.76, 34,873.40 and 22,457.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,259.76, 34,873.40 and 22,457.50 is: 31,004.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,259.76 : 34,873.40 = 22,457.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,259.76/34,873.40 = 22,457.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,259.76x = 34,873.40 × 22,457.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,259.76x = 783,169,380.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,169,380.50/25,259.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,004.62

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