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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,222.64, 39,353.55 and 15,114.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,222.64, 39,353.55 and 15,114.50 is: 22,683.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,222.64 : 39,353.55 = 15,114.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,222.64/39,353.55 = 15,114.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,222.64x = 39,353.55 × 15,114.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,222.64x = 594,809,125.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,809,125.60/26,222.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,683.04

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