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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,512.60, 39,755.94 and 15,423.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,512.60, 39,755.94 and 15,423.16 is: 23,127.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,512.60 : 39,755.94 = 15,423.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,512.60/39,755.94 = 15,423.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,512.60x = 39,755.94 × 15,423.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,512.60x = 613,162,223.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,162,223.57/26,512.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,127.20

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