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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,192.15, 39,295.94 and 15,106.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,192.15, 39,295.94 and 15,106.79 is: 22,664.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,192.15 : 39,295.94 = 15,106.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,192.15/39,295.94 = 15,106.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,192.15x = 39,295.94 × 15,106.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,192.15x = 593,635,241.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,635,241.42/26,192.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,664.63

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