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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,344.58, 38,023.35 and 10,548.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,344.58, 38,023.35 and 10,548.58 is: 15,825.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,344.58 : 38,023.35 = 10,548.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,344.58/38,023.35 = 10,548.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,344.58x = 38,023.35 × 10,548.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,344.58x = 401,092,349.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,092,349.34/25,344.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,825.57

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