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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,863.20, 38,761.52 and 22,517.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,863.20, 38,761.52 and 22,517.76 is: 33,747.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,863.20 : 38,761.52 = 22,517.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,863.20/38,761.52 = 22,517.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,863.20x = 38,761.52 × 22,517.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,863.20x = 872,822,604.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,822,604.60/25,863.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,747.66

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