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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,578.67, 39,854.84 and 15,488.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,578.67, 39,854.84 and 15,488.15 is: 23,224.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,578.67 : 39,854.84 = 15,488.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,578.67/39,854.84 = 15,488.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,578.67x = 39,854.84 × 15,488.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,578.67x = 617,277,463.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,277,463.43/26,578.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,224.55

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