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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,206.80, 39,312.96 and 15,113.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,206.80, 39,312.96 and 15,113.24 is: 22,671.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,206.80 : 39,312.96 = 15,113.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,206.80/39,312.96 = 15,113.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,206.80x = 39,312.96 × 15,113.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,206.80x = 594,146,199.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,146,199.59/26,206.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,671.45

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