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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,867.89, 35,651.75 and 22,273.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,867.89, 35,651.75 and 22,273.65 is: 30,698.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,867.89 : 35,651.75 = 22,273.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,867.89/35,651.75 = 22,273.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,867.89x = 35,651.75 × 22,273.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,867.89x = 794,094,490.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,094,490.02/25,867.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,698.08

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