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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,686.02, 39,973.67 and 15,558.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,686.02, 39,973.67 and 15,558.96 is: 23,306.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,686.02 : 39,973.67 = 15,558.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,686.02/39,973.67 = 15,558.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,686.02x = 39,973.67 × 15,558.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,686.02x = 621,948,732.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,948,732.58/26,686.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,306.16

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