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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,304, 39,468.29 and 15,220.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,304, 39,468.29 and 15,220.01 is: 22,837.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,304 : 39,468.29 = 15,220.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,304/39,468.29 = 15,220.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,304x = 39,468.29 × 15,220.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,304x = 600,707,768.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,707,768.48/26,304
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,837.13

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