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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,205.30, 36,163.56 and 15,025.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,205.30, 36,163.56 and 15,025.14 is: 20,734.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,205.30 : 36,163.56 = 15,025.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,205.30/36,163.56 = 15,025.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,205.30x = 36,163.56 × 15,025.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,205.30x = 543,362,551.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,362,551.90/26,205.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,734.83

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