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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,096.74, 39,094.72 and 15,575.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,096.74, 39,094.72 and 15,575.15 is: 23,332.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,096.74 : 39,094.72 = 15,575.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,096.74/39,094.72 = 15,575.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,096.74x = 39,094.72 × 15,575.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,096.74x = 608,906,050.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,906,050.33/26,096.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,332.65

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