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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,444.36, 39,663.10 and 15,357

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,444.36, 39,663.10 and 15,357 is: 23,033.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,444.36 : 39,663.10 = 15,357 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,444.36/39,663.10 = 15,357/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,444.36x = 39,663.10 × 15,357
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,444.36x = 609,106,226.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,106,226.70/26,444.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,033.50

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