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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,192.16, 36,141.12 and 15,012

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,192.16, 36,141.12 and 15,012 is: 20,714.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,192.16 : 36,141.12 = 15,012 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,192.16/36,141.12 = 15,012/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,192.16x = 36,141.12 × 15,012
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,192.16x = 542,550,493.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,550,493.44/26,192.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,714.23

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