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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,661.16, 35,384.65 and 22,274.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,661.16, 35,384.65 and 22,274.96 is: 30,715.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,661.16 : 35,384.65 = 22,274.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,661.16/35,384.65 = 22,274.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,661.16x = 35,384.65 × 22,274.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,661.16x = 788,191,430.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,191,430.75/25,661.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,715.35

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