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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,658.76, 39,975.90 and 15,568.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,658.76, 39,975.90 and 15,568.84 is: 23,346.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,658.76 : 39,975.90 = 15,568.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,658.76/39,975.90 = 15,568.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,658.76x = 39,975.90 × 15,568.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,658.76x = 622,378,390.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,378,390.96/26,658.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,346.11

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