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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,965.36, 39,006.36 and 15,442.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,965.36, 39,006.36 and 15,442.26 is: 23,198.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,965.36 : 39,006.36 = 15,442.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,965.36/39,006.36 = 15,442.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,965.36x = 39,006.36 × 15,442.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,965.36x = 602,346,352.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,346,352.77/25,965.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,198.07

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