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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,292.74, 39,407.90 and 15,176.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,292.74, 39,407.90 and 15,176.43 is: 22,746.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,292.74 : 39,407.90 = 15,176.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,292.74/39,407.90 = 15,176.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,292.74x = 39,407.90 × 15,176.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,292.74x = 598,071,159.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,071,159.91/26,292.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,746.63

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