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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,222.99, 39,303.25 and 15,106.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,222.99, 39,303.25 and 15,106.66 is: 22,642.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,222.99 : 39,303.25 = 15,106.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,222.99/39,303.25 = 15,106.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,222.99x = 39,303.25 × 15,106.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,222.99x = 593,740,698.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,740,698.62/26,222.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,642.00

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