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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,247.12, 39,380.52 and 15,724.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,247.12, 39,380.52 and 15,724.50 is: 23,592.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,247.12 : 39,380.52 = 15,724.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,247.12/39,380.52 = 15,724.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,247.12x = 39,380.52 × 15,724.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,247.12x = 619,238,986.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,238,986.74/26,247.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,592.65

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