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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,416.33, 39,659.68 and 15,330.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,416.33, 39,659.68 and 15,330.97 is: 23,016.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,416.33 : 39,659.68 = 15,330.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,416.33/39,659.68 = 15,330.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,416.33x = 39,659.68 × 15,330.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,416.33x = 608,021,364.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,021,364.29/26,416.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,016.87

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