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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,414.83, 39,657.43 and 15,329.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,414.83, 39,657.43 and 15,329.47 is: 23,014.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,414.83 : 39,657.43 = 15,329.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,414.83/39,657.43 = 15,329.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,414.83x = 39,657.43 × 15,329.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,414.83x = 607,927,377.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,927,377.84/26,414.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,014.63

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