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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,804.72, 38,711.40 and 23,192.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,804.72, 38,711.40 and 23,192.56 is: 34,792.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,804.72 : 38,711.40 = 23,192.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,804.72/38,711.40 = 23,192.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,804.72x = 38,711.40 × 23,192.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,804.72x = 897,816,467.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,816,467.18/25,804.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,792.72

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