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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,234.06, 39,350.78 and 15,707.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,234.06, 39,350.78 and 15,707.02 is: 23,560.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,234.06 : 39,350.78 = 15,707.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,234.06/39,350.78 = 15,707.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,234.06x = 39,350.78 × 15,707.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,234.06x = 618,083,488.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,083,488.48/26,234.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,560.34

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