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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,315.52, 39,473.58 and 15,215.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,315.52, 39,473.58 and 15,215.48 is: 22,823.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,315.52 : 39,473.58 = 15,215.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,315.52/39,473.58 = 15,215.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,315.52x = 39,473.58 × 15,215.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,315.52x = 600,609,269.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,609,269.65/26,315.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,823.39

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