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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,167.41, 39,154.14 and 15,643.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,167.41, 39,154.14 and 15,643.26 is: 23,406.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,167.41 : 39,154.14 = 15,643.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,167.41/39,154.14 = 15,643.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,167.41x = 39,154.14 × 15,643.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,167.41x = 612,498,392.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,498,392.10/26,167.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,406.92

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