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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,425.37, 39,585.24 and 15,889.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,425.37, 39,585.24 and 15,889.62 is: 23,802.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,425.37 : 39,585.24 = 15,889.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,425.37/39,585.24 = 15,889.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,425.37x = 39,585.24 × 15,889.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,425.37x = 628,994,421.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,994,421.21/26,425.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,802.67

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