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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,202.72, 36,159.12 and 15,024

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,202.72, 36,159.12 and 15,024 is: 20,732.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,202.72 : 36,159.12 = 15,024 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,202.72/36,159.12 = 15,024/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,202.72x = 36,159.12 × 15,024
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,202.72x = 543,254,618.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,254,618.88/26,202.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,732.76

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