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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,639.44, 38,454.29 and 10,858.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,639.44, 38,454.29 and 10,858.73 is: 16,286.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,639.44 : 38,454.29 = 10,858.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,639.44/38,454.29 = 10,858.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,639.44x = 38,454.29 × 10,858.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,639.44x = 417,564,752.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,564,752.45/25,639.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,286.03

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