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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,604.96, 39,830.22 and 15,477.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,604.96, 39,830.22 and 15,477.72 is: 23,171.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,604.96 : 39,830.22 = 15,477.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,604.96/39,830.22 = 15,477.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,604.96x = 39,830.22 × 15,477.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,604.96x = 616,480,992.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,480,992.70/26,604.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,171.66

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