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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,293.39, 39,377.22 and 15,166.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,293.39, 39,377.22 and 15,166.35 is: 22,713.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,293.39 : 39,377.22 = 15,166.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,293.39/39,377.22 = 15,166.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,293.39x = 39,377.22 × 15,166.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,293.39x = 597,208,700.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,208,700.55/26,293.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,713.26

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