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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,382.76, 39,511.31 and 15,266.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,382.76, 39,511.31 and 15,266.02 is: 22,862.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,382.76 : 39,511.31 = 15,266.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,382.76/39,511.31 = 15,266.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,382.76x = 39,511.31 × 15,266.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,382.76x = 603,180,251.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,180,251.13/26,382.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,862.67

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