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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,315.72, 39,483.39 and 15,793.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,315.72, 39,483.39 and 15,793.29 is: 23,695.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,315.72 : 39,483.39 = 15,793.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,315.72/39,483.39 = 15,793.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,315.72x = 39,483.39 × 15,793.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,315.72x = 623,572,632.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,572,632.15/26,315.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,695.82

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