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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,406, 39,607.92 and 15,304.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,406, 39,607.92 and 15,304.68 is: 22,956.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,406 : 39,607.92 = 15,304.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,406/39,607.92 = 15,304.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,406x = 39,607.92 × 15,304.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,406x = 606,186,541.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,186,541.07/26,406
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,956.39

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