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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,157.33, 39,253.14 and 15,619.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,157.33, 39,253.14 and 15,619.50 is: 23,439.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,157.33 : 39,253.14 = 15,619.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,157.33/39,253.14 = 15,619.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,157.33x = 39,253.14 × 15,619.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,157.33x = 613,114,420.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,114,420.23/26,157.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,439.49

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