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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,221.74, 39,301.37 and 15,105.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,221.74, 39,301.37 and 15,105.41 is: 22,640.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,221.74 : 39,301.37 = 15,105.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,221.74/39,301.37 = 15,105.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,221.74x = 39,301.37 × 15,105.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,221.74x = 593,663,307.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,663,307.41/26,221.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,640.12

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