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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,207.30, 39,313.71 and 15,113.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,207.30, 39,313.71 and 15,113.75 is: 22,672.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,207.30 : 39,313.71 = 15,113.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,207.30/39,313.71 = 15,113.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,207.30x = 39,313.71 × 15,113.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,207.30x = 594,177,387.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,177,387.94/26,207.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,672.21

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