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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,412.84, 34,997.22 and 22,873.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,412.84, 34,997.22 and 22,873.32 is: 31,499.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,412.84 : 34,997.22 = 22,873.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,412.84/34,997.22 = 22,873.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,412.84x = 34,997.22 × 22,873.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,412.84x = 800,502,612.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,502,612.17/25,412.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,499.93

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