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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,596.24, 39,817.08 and 15,469

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,596.24, 39,817.08 and 15,469 is: 23,158.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,596.24 : 39,817.08 = 15,469 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,596.24/39,817.08 = 15,469/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,596.24x = 39,817.08 × 15,469
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,596.24x = 615,930,410.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,930,410.52/26,596.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,158.55

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