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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,283.23, 39,326.02 and 15,714.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,283.23, 39,326.02 and 15,714.35 is: 23,512.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,283.23 : 39,326.02 = 15,714.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,283.23/39,326.02 = 15,714.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,283.23x = 39,326.02 × 15,714.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,283.23x = 617,982,842.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,982,842.39/26,283.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,512.44

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