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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,639.22, 38,462.90 and 10,848.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,639.22, 38,462.90 and 10,848.25 is: 16,274.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,639.22 : 38,462.90 = 10,848.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,639.22/38,462.90 = 10,848.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,639.22x = 38,462.90 × 10,848.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,639.22x = 417,255,154.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,255,154.93/25,639.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,274.10

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