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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,222.43, 39,302.42 and 15,106.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,222.43, 39,302.42 and 15,106.10 is: 22,641.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,222.43 : 39,302.42 = 15,106.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,222.43/39,302.42 = 15,106.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,222.43x = 39,302.42 × 15,106.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,222.43x = 593,706,014.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,706,014.72/26,222.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,641.15

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