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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,203.29, 36,160.79 and 15,023.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,203.29, 36,160.79 and 15,023.13 is: 20,732.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,203.29 : 36,160.79 = 15,023.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,203.29/36,160.79 = 15,023.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,203.29x = 36,160.79 × 15,023.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,203.29x = 543,248,249.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,248,249.07/26,203.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,732.06

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