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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,147.15, 39,177.62 and 15,063.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,147.15, 39,177.62 and 15,063.17 is: 22,569.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,147.15 : 39,177.62 = 15,063.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,147.15/39,177.62 = 15,063.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,147.15x = 39,177.62 × 15,063.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,147.15x = 590,139,020.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,139,020.27/26,147.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,569.91

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