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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,323.38, 39,512.42 and 15,251.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,323.38, 39,512.42 and 15,251.70 is: 22,893.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,323.38 : 39,512.42 = 15,251.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,323.38/39,512.42 = 15,251.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,323.38x = 39,512.42 × 15,251.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,323.38x = 602,631,499.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,631,499.86/26,323.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,893.39

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