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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,057.69, 39,138.84 and 15,548.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,057.69, 39,138.84 and 15,548.22 is: 23,353.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,057.69 : 39,138.84 = 15,548.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,057.69/39,138.84 = 15,548.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,057.69x = 39,138.84 × 15,548.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,057.69x = 608,539,217.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,539,217.12/26,057.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,353.54

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