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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,463.61, 39,682.96 and 15,373.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,463.61, 39,682.96 and 15,373.40 is: 23,052.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,463.61 : 39,682.96 = 15,373.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,463.61/39,682.96 = 15,373.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,463.61x = 39,682.96 × 15,373.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,463.61x = 610,061,866.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,061,866.89/26,463.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,052.86

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