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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,166.92, 39,206.86 and 15,757.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,166.92, 39,206.86 and 15,757.32 is: 23,609.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,166.92 : 39,206.86 = 15,757.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,166.92/39,206.86 = 15,757.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,166.92x = 39,206.86 × 15,757.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,166.92x = 617,795,039.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,795,039.22/26,166.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,609.77

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