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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,165.92, 39,205.36 and 15,756.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,165.92, 39,205.36 and 15,756.32 is: 23,608.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,165.92 : 39,205.36 = 15,756.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,165.92/39,205.36 = 15,756.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,165.92x = 39,205.36 × 15,756.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,165.92x = 617,732,197.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,732,197.88/26,165.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,608.27

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