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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,651.76, 39,965.40 and 15,561.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,651.76, 39,965.40 and 15,561.84 is: 23,335.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,651.76 : 39,965.40 = 15,561.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,651.76/39,965.40 = 15,561.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,651.76x = 39,965.40 × 15,561.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,651.76x = 621,935,160.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,935,160.34/26,651.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,335.61

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