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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,284.84, 39,406.32 and 15,178.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,284.84, 39,406.32 and 15,178.96 is: 22,756.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,284.84 : 39,406.32 = 15,178.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,284.84/39,406.32 = 15,178.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,284.84x = 39,406.32 × 15,178.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,284.84x = 598,146,955.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,146,955.03/26,284.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,756.35

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