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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,332.56, 39,515.28 and 15,791.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,332.56, 39,515.28 and 15,791.16 is: 23,696.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,332.56 : 39,515.28 = 15,791.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,332.56/39,515.28 = 15,791.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,332.56x = 39,515.28 × 15,791.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,332.56x = 623,992,108.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,992,108.92/26,332.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,696.60

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