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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,297.56, 39,460.69 and 15,225.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,297.56, 39,460.69 and 15,225.87 is: 22,847.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,297.56 : 39,460.69 = 15,225.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,297.56/39,460.69 = 15,225.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,297.56x = 39,460.69 × 15,225.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,297.56x = 600,823,336.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,823,336.05/26,297.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,847.12

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