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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,997.66, 39,006.26 and 15,473.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,997.66, 39,006.26 and 15,473.73 is: 23,216.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,997.66 : 39,006.26 = 15,473.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,997.66/39,006.26 = 15,473.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,997.66x = 39,006.26 × 15,473.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,997.66x = 603,572,462.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,572,462.48/25,997.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,216.42

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