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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,998.66, 39,007.76 and 15,474.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,998.66, 39,007.76 and 15,474.73 is: 23,217.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,998.66 : 39,007.76 = 15,474.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,998.66/39,007.76 = 15,474.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,998.66x = 39,007.76 × 15,474.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,998.66x = 603,634,553.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,634,553.90/25,998.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,217.91

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