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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,184.16, 36,130.08 and 15,004

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,184.16, 36,130.08 and 15,004 is: 20,703.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,184.16 : 36,130.08 = 15,004 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,184.16/36,130.08 = 15,004/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,184.16x = 36,130.08 × 15,004
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,184.16x = 542,095,720.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,095,720.32/26,184.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,703.19

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