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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,413.08, 39,564.54 and 15,849.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,413.08, 39,564.54 and 15,849.60 is: 23,741.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,413.08 : 39,564.54 = 15,849.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,413.08/39,564.54 = 15,849.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,413.08x = 39,564.54 × 15,849.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,413.08x = 627,082,133.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,082,133.18/26,413.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,741.35

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