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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,987.74, 38,793.63 and 22,834.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,987.74, 38,793.63 and 22,834.89 is: 34,087.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,987.74 : 38,793.63 = 22,834.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,987.74/38,793.63 = 22,834.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,987.74x = 38,793.63 × 22,834.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,987.74x = 885,848,250.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,848,250.27/25,987.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,087.16

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