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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,484.67, 39,720.93 and 15,814.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,484.67, 39,720.93 and 15,814.04 is: 23,717.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,484.67 : 39,720.93 = 15,814.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,484.67/39,720.93 = 15,814.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,484.67x = 39,720.93 × 15,814.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,484.67x = 628,148,206.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,148,206.90/26,484.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,717.43

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