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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,486.16, 38,205.66 and 23,384.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,486.16, 38,205.66 and 23,384.06 is: 35,054.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,486.16 : 38,205.66 = 23,384.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,486.16/38,205.66 = 23,384.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,486.16x = 38,205.66 × 23,384.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,486.16x = 893,403,445.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,403,445.78/25,486.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,054.45

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