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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,337.96, 39,472.11 and 15,773.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,337.96, 39,472.11 and 15,773.94 is: 23,640.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,337.96 : 39,472.11 = 15,773.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,337.96/39,472.11 = 15,773.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,337.96x = 39,472.11 × 15,773.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,337.96x = 622,630,694.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,630,694.81/26,337.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,640.05

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