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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,237.15, 39,348.53 and 15,698.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,237.15, 39,348.53 and 15,698.88 is: 23,544.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,237.15 : 39,348.53 = 15,698.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,237.15/39,348.53 = 15,698.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,237.15x = 39,348.53 × 15,698.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,237.15x = 617,727,919.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,727,919.33/26,237.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,544.02

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