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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,177.16, 39,273.48 and 15,091.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,177.16, 39,273.48 and 15,091.80 is: 22,642.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,177.16 : 39,273.48 = 15,091.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,177.16/39,273.48 = 15,091.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,177.16x = 39,273.48 × 15,091.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,177.16x = 592,707,505.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,707,505.46/26,177.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,642.16

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