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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,122.63, 36,047.23 and 15,367.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,122.63, 36,047.23 and 15,367.93 is: 21,206.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,122.63 : 36,047.23 = 15,367.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,122.63/36,047.23 = 15,367.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,122.63x = 36,047.23 × 15,367.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,122.63x = 553,971,178.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,971,178.80/26,122.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,206.57

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