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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,124.73, 36,053.49 and 15,370.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,124.73, 36,053.49 and 15,370.17 is: 21,211.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,124.73 : 36,053.49 = 15,370.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,124.73/36,053.49 = 15,370.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,124.73x = 36,053.49 × 15,370.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,124.73x = 554,148,270.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,148,270.39/26,124.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,211.64

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