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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,915.68, 40,362.48 and 15,844.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,915.68, 40,362.48 and 15,844.48 is: 23,760.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,915.68 : 40,362.48 = 15,844.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,915.68/40,362.48 = 15,844.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,915.68x = 40,362.48 × 15,844.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,915.68x = 639,522,507.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,522,507.11/26,915.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,760.22

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