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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,394.96, 39,537.35 and 15,831.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,394.96, 39,537.35 and 15,831.48 is: 23,714.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,394.96 : 39,537.35 = 15,831.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,394.96/39,537.35 = 15,831.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,394.96x = 39,537.35 × 15,831.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,394.96x = 625,934,488.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,934,488.93/26,394.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,714.17

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