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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,096.92, 36,023.09 and 15,486.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,096.92, 36,023.09 and 15,486.55 is: 21,376.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,096.92 : 36,023.09 = 15,486.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,096.92/36,023.09 = 15,486.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,096.92x = 36,023.09 × 15,486.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,096.92x = 557,873,384.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,873,384.44/26,096.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,376.98

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