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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,283.44, 39,433.18 and 15,765.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,283.44, 39,433.18 and 15,765.14 is: 23,652.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,283.44 : 39,433.18 = 15,765.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,283.44/39,433.18 = 15,765.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,283.44x = 39,433.18 × 15,765.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,283.44x = 621,669,603.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,669,603.35/26,283.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,652.52

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