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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,274.97, 39,371.28 and 15,186.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,274.97, 39,371.28 and 15,186.88 is: 22,756.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,274.97 : 39,371.28 = 15,186.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,274.97/39,371.28 = 15,186.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,274.97x = 39,371.28 × 15,186.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,274.97x = 597,926,904.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,926,904.81/26,274.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,756.52

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