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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,193.15, 39,297.44 and 15,107.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,193.15, 39,297.44 and 15,107.79 is: 22,666.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,193.15 : 39,297.44 = 15,107.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,193.15/39,297.44 = 15,107.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,193.15x = 39,297.44 × 15,107.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,193.15x = 593,697,471.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,697,471.06/26,193.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,666.13

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