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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,295.74, 39,457.97 and 15,224.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,295.74, 39,457.97 and 15,224.06 is: 22,844.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,295.74 : 39,457.97 = 15,224.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,295.74/39,457.97 = 15,224.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,295.74x = 39,457.97 × 15,224.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,295.74x = 600,710,229.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,710,229.35/26,295.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,844.39

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