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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,297.06, 39,459.94 and 15,225.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,297.06, 39,459.94 and 15,225.37 is: 22,846.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,297.06 : 39,459.94 = 15,225.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,297.06/39,459.94 = 15,225.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,297.06x = 39,459.94 × 15,225.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,297.06x = 600,792,049.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,792,049.96/26,297.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,846.36

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