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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,175.36, 39,199.68 and 15,764.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,175.36, 39,199.68 and 15,764.16 is: 23,608.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,175.36 : 39,199.68 = 15,764.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,175.36/39,199.68 = 15,764.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,175.36x = 39,199.68 × 15,764.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,175.36x = 617,950,027.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,950,027.47/26,175.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,608.08

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