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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,147.73, 36,084.55 and 15,393.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,147.73, 36,084.55 and 15,393.16 is: 21,242.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,147.73 : 36,084.55 = 15,393.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,147.73/36,084.55 = 15,393.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,147.73x = 36,084.55 × 15,393.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,147.73x = 555,455,251.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,455,251.68/26,147.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,242.96

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