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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,436.93, 39,642.84 and 15,347.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,436.93, 39,642.84 and 15,347.03 is: 23,013.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,436.93 : 39,642.84 = 15,347.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,436.93/39,642.84 = 15,347.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,436.93x = 39,642.84 × 15,347.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,436.93x = 608,399,656.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,399,656.55/26,436.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,013.25

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