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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,305.25, 39,470.18 and 15,221.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,305.25, 39,470.18 and 15,221.25 is: 22,839.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,305.25 : 39,470.18 = 15,221.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,305.25/39,470.18 = 15,221.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,305.25x = 39,470.18 × 15,221.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,305.25x = 600,785,401.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,785,401.22/26,305.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,839.00

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