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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,507.14, 38,260.80 and 22,222.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,507.14, 38,260.80 and 22,222.68 is: 33,334.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,507.14 : 38,260.80 = 22,222.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,507.14/38,260.80 = 22,222.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,507.14x = 38,260.80 × 22,222.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,507.14x = 850,257,514.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,257,514.94/25,507.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,334.10

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