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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,834.53, 40,251.94 and 15,733.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,834.53, 40,251.94 and 15,733.44 is: 23,600.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,834.53 : 40,251.94 = 15,733.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,834.53/40,251.94 = 15,733.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,834.53x = 40,251.94 × 15,733.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,834.53x = 633,301,482.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,301,482.87/26,834.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,600.25

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