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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,012.70, 38,944.26 and 15,306.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,012.70, 38,944.26 and 15,306.66 is: 22,915.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,012.70 : 38,944.26 = 15,306.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,012.70/38,944.26 = 15,306.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,012.70x = 38,944.26 × 15,306.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,012.70x = 596,106,546.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,106,546.77/26,012.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,915.98

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