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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,688.16, 40,019.01 and 15,597.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,688.16, 40,019.01 and 15,597.64 is: 23,388.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,688.16 : 40,019.01 = 15,597.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,688.16/40,019.01 = 15,597.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,688.16x = 40,019.01 × 15,597.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,688.16x = 624,202,111.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,202,111.14/26,688.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,388.73

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