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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,322.22, 39,472.09 and 15,236.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,322.22, 39,472.09 and 15,236.56 is: 22,848.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,322.22 : 39,472.09 = 15,236.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,322.22/39,472.09 = 15,236.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,322.22x = 39,472.09 × 15,236.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,322.22x = 601,418,829.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,418,829.52/26,322.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,848.33

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