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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,548.17, 38,256.64 and 15,657.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,548.17, 38,256.64 and 15,657.48 is: 23,446.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,548.17 : 38,256.64 = 15,657.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,548.17/38,256.64 = 15,657.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,548.17x = 38,256.64 × 15,657.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,548.17x = 599,002,536.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,002,536.52/25,548.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,446.01

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