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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,966.26, 38,937.06 and 13,473.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,966.26, 38,937.06 and 13,473.79 is: 20,204.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,966.26 : 38,937.06 = 13,473.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,966.26/38,937.06 = 13,473.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,966.26x = 38,937.06 × 13,473.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,966.26x = 524,629,672.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,629,672.31/25,966.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,204.28

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