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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,154.74, 39,230.67 and 15,341.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,154.74, 39,230.67 and 15,341.48 is: 23,011.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,154.74 : 39,230.67 = 15,341.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,154.74/39,230.67 = 15,341.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,154.74x = 39,230.67 × 15,341.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,154.74x = 601,856,343.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,856,343.04/26,154.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,011.37

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