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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,168.54, 39,254.90 and 15,709.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,168.54, 39,254.90 and 15,709.82 is: 23,565.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,168.54 : 39,254.90 = 15,709.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,168.54/39,254.90 = 15,709.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,168.54x = 39,254.90 × 15,709.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,168.54x = 616,687,138.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,687,138.29/26,168.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,565.98

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