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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,473.72, 38,184.66 and 23,588.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,473.72, 38,184.66 and 23,588.04 is: 35,358.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,473.72 : 38,184.66 = 23,588.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,473.72/38,184.66 = 23,588.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,473.72x = 38,184.66 × 23,588.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,473.72x = 900,701,287.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900,701,287.47/25,473.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,358.06

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