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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,097.87, 36,003.11 and 15,483.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,097.87, 36,003.11 and 15,483.63 is: 21,360.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,097.87 : 36,003.11 = 15,483.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,097.87/36,003.11 = 15,483.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,097.87x = 36,003.11 × 15,483.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,097.87x = 557,458,756.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,458,756.67/26,097.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,360.32

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