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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,595.24, 39,815.58 and 15,468

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,595.24, 39,815.58 and 15,468 is: 23,157.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,595.24 : 39,815.58 = 15,468 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,595.24/39,815.58 = 15,468/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,595.24x = 39,815.58 × 15,468
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,595.24x = 615,867,391.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,867,391.44/26,595.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,157.05

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