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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,282.73, 39,325.28 and 15,713.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,282.73, 39,325.28 and 15,713.85 is: 23,511.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,282.73 : 39,325.28 = 15,713.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,282.73/39,325.28 = 15,713.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,282.73x = 39,325.28 × 15,713.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,282.73x = 617,951,472.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,951,472.56/26,282.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,511.69

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