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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,488.90, 38,307.06 and 23,717.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,488.90, 38,307.06 and 23,717.16 is: 35,644.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,488.90 : 38,307.06 = 23,717.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,488.90/38,307.06 = 23,717.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,488.90x = 38,307.06 × 23,717.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,488.90x = 908,534,671.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,534,671.15/25,488.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,644.33

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