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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,277.84, 39,395.84 and 15,171.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,277.84, 39,395.84 and 15,171.93 is: 22,745.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,277.84 : 39,395.84 = 15,171.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,277.84/39,395.84 = 15,171.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,277.84x = 39,395.84 × 15,171.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,277.84x = 597,710,850.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,710,850.91/26,277.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,745.81

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