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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,523.72, 38,213.66 and 19,263.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,523.72, 38,213.66 and 19,263.82 is: 28,841.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,523.72 : 38,213.66 = 19,263.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,523.72/38,213.66 = 19,263.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,523.72x = 38,213.66 × 19,263.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,523.72x = 736,141,067.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,141,067.78/25,523.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,841.45

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