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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,666.79, 35,436.84 and 22,973.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,666.79, 35,436.84 and 22,973.34 is: 31,718.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,666.79 : 35,436.84 = 22,973.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,666.79/35,436.84 = 22,973.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,666.79x = 35,436.84 × 22,973.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,666.79x = 814,102,573.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,102,573.85/25,666.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,718.14

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