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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,368.38, 34,983.66 and 22,876.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,368.38, 34,983.66 and 22,876.51 is: 31,547.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,368.38 : 34,983.66 = 22,876.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,368.38/34,983.66 = 22,876.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,368.38x = 34,983.66 × 22,876.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,368.38x = 800,304,047.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,304,047.83/25,368.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,547.31

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