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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,366.96, 39,515.61 and 15,802.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,366.96, 39,515.61 and 15,802.94 is: 23,683.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,366.96 : 39,515.61 = 15,802.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,366.96/39,515.61 = 15,802.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,366.96x = 39,515.61 × 15,802.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,366.96x = 624,462,813.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,462,813.89/26,366.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,683.53

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