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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,615.98, 39,926 and 15,523.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,615.98, 39,926 and 15,523.77 is: 23,286.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,615.98 : 39,926 = 15,523.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,615.98/39,926 = 15,523.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,615.98x = 39,926 × 15,523.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,615.98x = 619,802,041.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,802,041.02/26,615.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,286.84

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