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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,237.81, 39,365.22 and 15,706.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,237.81, 39,365.22 and 15,706.19 is: 23,564.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,237.81 : 39,365.22 = 15,706.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,237.81/39,365.22 = 15,706.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,237.81x = 39,365.22 × 15,706.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,237.81x = 618,277,427.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,277,427.89/26,237.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,564.37

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