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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,196.61, 39,234.16 and 15,075.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,196.61, 39,234.16 and 15,075.72 is: 22,578.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,196.61 : 39,234.16 = 15,075.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,196.61/39,234.16 = 15,075.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,196.61x = 39,234.16 × 15,075.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,196.61x = 591,483,210.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,483,210.60/26,196.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,578.62

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