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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,229.06, 39,343.28 and 15,702.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,229.06, 39,343.28 and 15,702.02 is: 23,552.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,229.06 : 39,343.28 = 15,702.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,229.06/39,343.28 = 15,702.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,229.06x = 39,343.28 × 15,702.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,229.06x = 617,768,969.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,768,969.43/26,229.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,552.84

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