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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,186.54, 39,260.19 and 15,795.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,186.54, 39,260.19 and 15,795.86 is: 23,681.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,186.54 : 39,260.19 = 15,795.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,186.54/39,260.19 = 15,795.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,186.54x = 39,260.19 × 15,795.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,186.54x = 620,148,464.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,148,464.81/26,186.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,681.96

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