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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,533.60, 39,787.44 and 15,444.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,533.60, 39,787.44 and 15,444.16 is: 23,158.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,533.60 : 39,787.44 = 15,444.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,533.60/39,787.44 = 15,444.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,533.60x = 39,787.44 × 15,444.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,533.60x = 614,483,589.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,483,589.35/26,533.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,158.70

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