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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,659.52, 39,991.40 and 15,567.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,659.52, 39,991.40 and 15,567.32 is: 23,352.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,659.52 : 39,991.40 = 15,567.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,659.52/39,991.40 = 15,567.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,659.52x = 39,991.40 × 15,567.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,659.52x = 622,558,943.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,558,943.19/26,659.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,352.22

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