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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,140.41, 39,147.93 and 15,013.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,140.41, 39,147.93 and 15,013.44 is: 22,484.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,140.41 : 39,147.93 = 15,013.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,140.41/39,147.93 = 15,013.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,140.41x = 39,147.93 × 15,013.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,140.41x = 587,745,098.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,745,098.18/26,140.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,484.16

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