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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,177.18, 39,228.71 and 15,086.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,177.18, 39,228.71 and 15,086.66 is: 22,608.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,177.18 : 39,228.71 = 15,086.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,177.18/39,228.71 = 15,086.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,177.18x = 39,228.71 × 15,086.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,177.18x = 591,829,938.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,829,938.43/26,177.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,608.63

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