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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,292.39, 39,375.72 and 15,165.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,292.39, 39,375.72 and 15,165.35 is: 22,711.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,292.39 : 39,375.72 = 15,165.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,292.39/39,375.72 = 15,165.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,292.39x = 39,375.72 × 15,165.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,292.39x = 597,146,575.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,146,575.30/26,292.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,711.76

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