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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,242.80, 39,297.96 and 15,706.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,242.80, 39,297.96 and 15,706.32 is: 23,519.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,242.80 : 39,297.96 = 15,706.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,242.80/39,297.96 = 15,706.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,242.80x = 39,297.96 × 15,706.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,242.80x = 617,226,335.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,226,335.11/26,242.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,519.84

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