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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,215.11, 39,291.45 and 15,098.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,215.11, 39,291.45 and 15,098.77 is: 22,630.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,215.11 : 39,291.45 = 15,098.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,215.11/39,291.45 = 15,098.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,215.11x = 39,291.45 × 15,098.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,215.11x = 593,252,559.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,252,559.01/26,215.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,630.18

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