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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,857.63, 38,798.29 and 15,348.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,857.63, 38,798.29 and 15,348.49 is: 23,029.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,857.63 : 38,798.29 = 15,348.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,857.63/38,798.29 = 15,348.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,857.63x = 38,798.29 × 15,348.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,857.63x = 595,495,088.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,495,088.27/25,857.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,029.76

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