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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,688.03, 39,976.67 and 15,560.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,688.03, 39,976.67 and 15,560.97 is: 23,309.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,688.03 : 39,976.67 = 15,560.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,688.03/39,976.67 = 15,560.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,688.03x = 39,976.67 × 15,560.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,688.03x = 622,075,684.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,075,684.77/26,688.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,309.16

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