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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,484.70, 39,714.22 and 15,394.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,484.70, 39,714.22 and 15,394.58 is: 23,084.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,484.70 : 39,714.22 = 15,394.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,484.70/39,714.22 = 15,394.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,484.70x = 39,714.22 × 15,394.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,484.70x = 611,383,736.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,383,736.93/26,484.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,084.41

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