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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,691.16, 40,023.51 and 15,600.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,691.16, 40,023.51 and 15,600.64 is: 23,393.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,691.16 : 40,023.51 = 15,600.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,691.16/40,023.51 = 15,600.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,691.16x = 40,023.51 × 15,600.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,691.16x = 624,392,371.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,392,371.05/26,691.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,393.23

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