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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,387.74, 39,595.28 and 15,152.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,387.74, 39,595.28 and 15,152.02 is: 22,735.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,387.74 : 39,595.28 = 15,152.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,387.74/39,595.28 = 15,152.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,387.74x = 39,595.28 × 15,152.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,387.74x = 599,948,474.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,948,474.47/26,387.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,735.88

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