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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,196.72, 36,150.84 and 15,018

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,196.72, 36,150.84 and 15,018 is: 20,724.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,196.72 : 36,150.84 = 15,018 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,196.72/36,150.84 = 15,018/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,196.72x = 36,150.84 × 15,018
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,196.72x = 542,913,315.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,913,315.12/26,196.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,724.48

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