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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,443.62, 39,612.51 and 15,907.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,443.62, 39,612.51 and 15,907.82 is: 23,829.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,443.62 : 39,612.51 = 15,907.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,443.62/39,612.51 = 15,907.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,443.62x = 39,612.51 × 15,907.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,443.62x = 630,148,480.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,148,480.77/26,443.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,829.89

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