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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,805.72, 38,712.90 and 23,193.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,805.72, 38,712.90 and 23,193.56 is: 34,794.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,805.72 : 38,712.90 = 23,193.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,805.72/38,712.90 = 23,193.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,805.72x = 38,712.90 × 23,193.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,805.72x = 897,889,968.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,889,968.92/25,805.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,794.22

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