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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,102.78, 39,127.89 and 15,006.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,102.78, 39,127.89 and 15,006.14 is: 22,494.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,102.78 : 39,127.89 = 15,006.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,102.78/39,127.89 = 15,006.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,102.78x = 39,127.89 × 15,006.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,102.78x = 587,158,595.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,158,595.24/26,102.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,494.10

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