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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,867.12, 35,707.48 and 22,756.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,867.12, 35,707.48 and 22,756.72 is: 31,413.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,867.12 : 35,707.48 = 22,756.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,867.12/35,707.48 = 22,756.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,867.12x = 35,707.48 × 22,756.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,867.12x = 812,585,124.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,585,124.27/25,867.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,413.82

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