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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,563.96, 39,833.22 and 15,473.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,563.96, 39,833.22 and 15,473.80 is: 23,203.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,563.96 : 39,833.22 = 15,473.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,563.96/39,833.22 = 15,473.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,563.96x = 39,833.22 × 15,473.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,563.96x = 616,371,279.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,371,279.64/26,563.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,203.29

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