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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,652.84, 39,965.76 and 15,562.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,652.84, 39,965.76 and 15,562.32 is: 23,335.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,652.84 : 39,965.76 = 15,562.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,652.84/39,965.76 = 15,562.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,652.84x = 39,965.76 × 15,562.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,652.84x = 621,959,946.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,959,946.16/26,652.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,335.60

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