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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,126.16, 39,111.48 and 15,706.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,126.16, 39,111.48 and 15,706.32 is: 23,512.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,126.16 : 39,111.48 = 15,706.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,126.16/39,111.48 = 15,706.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,126.16x = 39,111.48 × 15,706.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,126.16x = 614,297,420.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,297,420.55/26,126.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,512.73

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