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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,292.62, 39,376.08 and 15,165.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,292.62, 39,376.08 and 15,165.58 is: 22,712.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,292.62 : 39,376.08 = 15,165.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,292.62/39,376.08 = 15,165.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,292.62x = 39,376.08 × 15,165.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,292.62x = 597,161,091.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,161,091.33/26,292.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,712.12

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