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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,227.93, 39,295.25 and 15,111.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,227.93, 39,295.25 and 15,111.65 is: 22,640.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,227.93 : 39,295.25 = 15,111.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,227.93/39,295.25 = 15,111.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,227.93x = 39,295.25 × 15,111.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,227.93x = 593,816,064.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,816,064.66/26,227.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,640.60

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