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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,898.72, 38,818.68 and 22,772.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,898.72, 38,818.68 and 22,772.67 is: 34,133.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,898.72 : 38,818.68 = 22,772.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,898.72/38,818.68 = 22,772.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,898.72x = 38,818.68 × 22,772.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,898.72x = 884,004,989.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,004,989.48/25,898.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,133.16

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