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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,713.33, 38,463.36 and 24,138.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,713.33, 38,463.36 and 24,138.69 is: 36,107.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,713.33 : 38,463.36 = 24,138.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,713.33/38,463.36 = 24,138.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,713.33x = 38,463.36 × 24,138.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,713.33x = 928,455,123.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,455,123.40/25,713.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,107.93

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