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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,483.27, 39,718.85 and 15,812.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,483.27, 39,718.85 and 15,812.64 is: 23,715.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,483.27 : 39,718.85 = 15,812.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,483.27/39,718.85 = 15,812.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,483.27x = 39,718.85 × 15,812.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,483.27x = 628,059,797.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,059,797.20/26,483.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,715.35

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