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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,278.58, 34,863.87 and 22,247.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,278.58, 34,863.87 and 22,247.14 is: 30,682.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,278.58 : 34,863.87 = 22,247.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,278.58/34,863.87 = 22,247.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,278.58x = 34,863.87 × 22,247.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,278.58x = 775,621,396.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,621,396.83/25,278.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,682.95

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