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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,473.96, 38,214.99 and 23,713.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,473.96, 38,214.99 and 23,713.02 is: 35,573.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,473.96 : 38,214.99 = 23,713.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,473.96/38,214.99 = 23,713.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,473.96x = 38,214.99 × 23,713.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,473.96x = 906,192,822.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,192,822.17/25,473.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,573.30

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