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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,272.56, 39,387.96 and 15,166.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,272.56, 39,387.96 and 15,166.68 is: 22,737.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,272.56 : 39,387.96 = 15,166.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,272.56/39,387.96 = 15,166.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,272.56x = 39,387.96 × 15,166.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,272.56x = 597,384,585.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,384,585.17/26,272.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,737.97

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