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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,335.83, 39,406.67 and 15,812.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,335.83, 39,406.67 and 15,812.24 is: 23,660.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,335.83 : 39,406.67 = 15,812.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,335.83/39,406.67 = 15,812.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,335.83x = 39,406.67 × 15,812.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,335.83x = 623,107,723.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,107,723.64/26,335.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,660.08

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