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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,663.76, 39,983.40 and 15,573.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,663.76, 39,983.40 and 15,573.84 is: 23,353.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,663.76 : 39,983.40 = 15,573.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,663.76/39,983.40 = 15,573.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,663.76x = 39,983.40 × 15,573.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,663.76x = 622,695,074.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,695,074.26/26,663.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,353.61

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