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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,959.96, 38,952.24 and 13,473.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,959.96, 38,952.24 and 13,473.36 is: 20,216.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,959.96 : 38,952.24 = 13,473.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,959.96/38,952.24 = 13,473.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,959.96x = 38,952.24 × 13,473.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,959.96x = 524,817,552.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,817,552.33/25,959.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,216.42

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