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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,247.44, 39,387.36 and 15,176

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,247.44, 39,387.36 and 15,176 is: 22,773.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,247.44 : 39,387.36 = 15,176 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,247.44/39,387.36 = 15,176/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,247.44x = 39,387.36 × 15,176
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,247.44x = 597,742,575.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,742,575.36/26,247.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,773.37

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