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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,282.23, 39,324.52 and 15,713.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,282.23, 39,324.52 and 15,713.35 is: 23,510.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,282.23 : 39,324.52 = 15,713.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,282.23/39,324.52 = 15,713.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,282.23x = 39,324.52 × 15,713.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,282.23x = 617,919,946.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,919,946.34/26,282.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,510.94

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