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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,549.54, 38,258.70 and 15,658.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,549.54, 38,258.70 and 15,658.86 is: 23,448.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,549.54 : 38,258.70 = 15,658.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,549.54/38,258.70 = 15,658.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,549.54x = 38,258.70 × 15,658.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,549.54x = 599,087,627.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,087,627.08/25,549.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,448.08

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