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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,225.43, 39,372.44 and 15,571.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,225.43, 39,372.44 and 15,571.23 is: 23,377.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,225.43 : 39,372.44 = 15,571.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,225.43/39,372.44 = 15,571.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,225.43x = 39,372.44 × 15,571.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,225.43x = 613,077,414.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,077,414.03/26,225.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,377.21

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