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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,227.22, 39,348.84 and 15,709.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,227.22, 39,348.84 and 15,709.10 is: 23,568.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,227.22 : 39,348.84 = 15,709.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,227.22/39,348.84 = 15,709.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,227.22x = 39,348.84 × 15,709.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,227.22x = 618,134,665.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,134,665.70/26,227.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,568.44

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