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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,323.25, 39,440.32 and 15,913.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,323.25, 39,440.32 and 15,913.13 is: 23,842.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,323.25 : 39,440.32 = 15,913.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,323.25/39,440.32 = 15,913.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,323.25x = 39,440.32 × 15,913.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,323.25x = 627,618,702.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,618,702.42/26,323.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,842.76

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