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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,550.09, 39,813.99 and 15,464.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,550.09, 39,813.99 and 15,464.43 is: 23,190.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,550.09 : 39,813.99 = 15,464.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,550.09/39,813.99 = 15,464.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,550.09x = 39,813.99 × 15,464.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,550.09x = 615,700,661.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,700,661.38/26,550.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,190.15

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