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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,515.36, 38,176.86 and 22,925.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,515.36, 38,176.86 and 22,925.52 is: 34,301.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,515.36 : 38,176.86 = 22,925.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,515.36/38,176.86 = 22,925.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,515.36x = 38,176.86 × 22,925.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,515.36x = 875,224,367.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,224,367.47/25,515.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,301.86

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