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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,483.82, 39,742.14 and 15,395.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,483.82, 39,742.14 and 15,395.73 is: 23,103.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,483.82 : 39,742.14 = 15,395.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,483.82/39,742.14 = 15,395.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,483.82x = 39,742.14 × 15,395.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,483.82x = 611,859,257.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,859,257.06/26,483.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,103.13

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