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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,512.04, 39,765.99 and 15,411.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,512.04, 39,765.99 and 15,411.65 is: 23,116.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,512.04 : 39,765.99 = 15,411.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,512.04/39,765.99 = 15,411.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,512.04x = 39,765.99 × 15,411.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,512.04x = 612,859,326.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,859,326.54/26,512.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,116.27

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