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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,231.08, 39,346.28 and 15,704.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,231.08, 39,346.28 and 15,704.04 is: 23,555.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,231.08 : 39,346.28 = 15,704.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,231.08/39,346.28 = 15,704.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,231.08x = 39,346.28 × 15,704.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,231.08x = 617,895,554.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,895,554.97/26,231.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,555.86

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