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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,344.71, 39,491.69 and 15,241.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,344.71, 39,491.69 and 15,241.23 is: 22,847.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,344.71 : 39,491.69 = 15,241.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,344.71/39,491.69 = 15,241.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,344.71x = 39,491.69 × 15,241.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,344.71x = 601,901,854.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,901,854.17/26,344.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,847.16

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