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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,294.39, 39,378.72 and 15,167.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,294.39, 39,378.72 and 15,167.35 is: 22,714.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,294.39 : 39,378.72 = 15,167.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,294.39/39,378.72 = 15,167.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,294.39x = 39,378.72 × 15,167.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,294.39x = 597,270,828.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,270,828.79/26,294.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,714.76

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