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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,903.36, 40,304.39 and 15,777

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,903.36, 40,304.39 and 15,777 is: 23,635.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,903.36 : 40,304.39 = 15,777 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,903.36/40,304.39 = 15,777/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,903.36x = 40,304.39 × 15,777
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,903.36x = 635,882,282.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,882,282.15/26,903.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,635.79

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