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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,899.08, 38,848.56 and 10,313

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,899.08, 38,848.56 and 10,313 is: 15,469.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,899.08 : 38,848.56 = 10,313 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,899.08/38,848.56 = 10,313/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,899.08x = 38,848.56 × 10,313
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,899.08x = 400,645,199.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,645,199.28/25,899.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,469.48

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