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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,351, 39,463.17 and 15,072.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,351, 39,463.17 and 15,072.16 is: 22,572.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,351 : 39,463.17 = 15,072.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,351/39,463.17 = 15,072.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,351x = 39,463.17 × 15,072.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,351x = 594,795,212.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,795,212.35/26,351
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,572.02

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