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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,225.71, 39,346.59 and 15,707.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,225.71, 39,346.59 and 15,707.59 is: 23,566.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,225.71 : 39,346.59 = 15,707.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,225.71/39,346.59 = 15,707.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,225.71x = 39,346.59 × 15,707.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,225.71x = 618,040,064.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,040,064.16/26,225.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,566.19

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