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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,664.70, 39,983.37 and 15,593.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,664.70, 39,983.37 and 15,593.02 is: 23,381.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,664.70 : 39,983.37 = 15,593.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,664.70/39,983.37 = 15,593.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,664.70x = 39,983.37 × 15,593.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,664.70x = 623,461,488.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,461,488.08/26,664.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,381.53

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