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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,863.77, 40,285.13 and 15,773.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,863.77, 40,285.13 and 15,773.25 is: 23,653.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,863.77 : 40,285.13 = 15,773.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,863.77/40,285.13 = 15,773.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,863.77x = 40,285.13 × 15,773.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,863.77x = 635,427,347.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,427,347.91/26,863.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,653.69

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