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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,423.56, 38,052.54 and 22,998.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,423.56, 38,052.54 and 22,998.60 is: 34,423.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,423.56 : 38,052.54 = 22,998.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,423.56/38,052.54 = 22,998.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,423.56x = 38,052.54 × 22,998.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,423.56x = 875,155,146.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,155,146.44/25,423.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,423.00

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