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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,534.23, 35,264.15 and 22,751.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,534.23, 35,264.15 and 22,751.28 is: 31,420.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,534.23 : 35,264.15 = 22,751.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,534.23/35,264.15 = 22,751.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,534.23x = 35,264.15 × 22,751.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,534.23x = 802,304,436.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,304,436.86/25,534.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,420.74

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