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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,279.06, 39,397.71 and 15,173.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,279.06, 39,397.71 and 15,173.18 is: 22,747.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,279.06 : 39,397.71 = 15,173.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,279.06/39,397.71 = 15,173.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,279.06x = 39,397.71 × 15,173.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,279.06x = 597,788,545.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,788,545.42/26,279.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,747.71

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