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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,283.28, 39,435.82 and 15,773.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,283.28, 39,435.82 and 15,773.52 is: 23,666.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,283.28 : 39,435.82 = 15,773.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,283.28/39,435.82 = 15,773.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,283.28x = 39,435.82 × 15,773.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,283.28x = 622,041,695.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,041,695.49/26,283.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,666.82

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