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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,513.06, 39,767.51 and 15,412.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,513.06, 39,767.51 and 15,412.67 is: 23,117.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,513.06 : 39,767.51 = 15,412.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,513.06/39,767.51 = 15,412.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,513.06x = 39,767.51 × 15,412.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,513.06x = 612,923,232.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,923,232.45/26,513.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,117.79

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