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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,663.95, 39,982.24 and 15,592.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,663.95, 39,982.24 and 15,592.26 is: 23,380.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,663.95 : 39,982.24 = 15,592.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,663.95/39,982.24 = 15,592.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,663.95x = 39,982.24 × 15,592.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,663.95x = 623,413,481.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,413,481.46/26,663.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,380.39

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