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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,150.72, 39,176.64 and 15,023.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,150.72, 39,176.64 and 15,023.68 is: 22,507.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,150.72 : 39,176.64 = 15,023.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,150.72/39,176.64 = 15,023.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,150.72x = 39,176.64 × 15,023.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,150.72x = 588,577,204.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,577,204.89/26,150.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,507.12

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