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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,283.06, 39,403.71 and 15,177.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,283.06, 39,403.71 and 15,177.18 is: 22,753.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,283.06 : 39,403.71 = 15,177.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,283.06/39,403.71 = 15,177.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,283.06x = 39,403.71 × 15,177.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,283.06x = 598,037,199.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,037,199.34/26,283.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,753.71

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