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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,226.72, 39,347.64 and 15,141.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,226.72, 39,347.64 and 15,141.24 is: 22,716.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,226.72 : 39,347.64 = 15,141.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,226.72/39,347.64 = 15,141.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,226.72x = 39,347.64 × 15,141.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,226.72x = 595,772,060.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,772,060.67/26,226.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,716.22

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