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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,225.93, 39,373.19 and 15,571.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,225.93, 39,373.19 and 15,571.73 is: 23,377.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,225.93 : 39,373.19 = 15,571.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,225.93/39,373.19 = 15,571.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,225.93x = 39,373.19 × 15,571.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,225.93x = 613,108,812.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,108,812.10/26,225.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,377.96

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