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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,652.76, 39,966.90 and 15,562.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,652.76, 39,966.90 and 15,562.84 is: 23,337.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,652.76 : 39,966.90 = 15,562.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,652.76/39,966.90 = 15,562.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,652.76x = 39,966.90 × 15,562.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,652.76x = 621,998,470.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,998,470.00/26,652.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,337.11

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