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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,192.61, 39,291.66 and 15,111.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,192.61, 39,291.66 and 15,111.81 is: 22,669.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,192.61 : 39,291.66 = 15,111.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,192.61/39,291.66 = 15,111.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,192.61x = 39,291.66 × 15,111.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,192.61x = 593,768,100.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,768,100.50/26,192.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,669.30

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