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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,283.84, 39,404.82 and 15,177.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,283.84, 39,404.82 and 15,177.96 is: 22,754.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,283.84 : 39,404.82 = 15,177.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,283.84/39,404.82 = 15,177.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,283.84x = 39,404.82 × 15,177.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,283.84x = 598,084,781.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,084,781.77/26,283.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,754.85

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