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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,366.94, 39,559.56 and 15,283.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,366.94, 39,559.56 and 15,283.26 is: 22,930.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,366.94 : 39,559.56 = 15,283.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,366.94/39,559.56 = 15,283.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,366.94x = 39,559.56 × 15,283.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,366.94x = 604,599,040.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,599,040.97/26,366.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,930.19

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