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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,056.72, 39,137.38 and 15,547.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,056.72, 39,137.38 and 15,547.25 is: 23,352.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,056.72 : 39,137.38 = 15,547.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,056.72/39,137.38 = 15,547.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,056.72x = 39,137.38 × 15,547.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,056.72x = 608,478,357.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,478,357.78/26,056.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,352.07

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