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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,227.07, 39,340.28 and 15,700.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,227.07, 39,340.28 and 15,700.02 is: 23,549.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,227.07 : 39,340.28 = 15,700.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,227.07/39,340.28 = 15,700.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,227.07x = 39,340.28 × 15,700.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,227.07x = 617,643,104.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,643,104.31/26,227.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,549.84

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