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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,666.70, 39,986.37 and 15,595.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,666.70, 39,986.37 and 15,595.02 is: 23,384.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,666.70 : 39,986.37 = 15,595.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,666.70/39,986.37 = 15,595.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,666.70x = 39,986.37 × 15,595.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,666.70x = 623,588,239.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,588,239.88/26,666.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,384.53

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