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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,206.16, 36,160.43 and 15,026

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,206.16, 36,160.43 and 15,026 is: 20,733.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,206.16 : 36,160.43 = 15,026 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,206.16/36,160.43 = 15,026/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,206.16x = 36,160.43 × 15,026
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,206.16x = 543,346,621.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,346,621.18/26,206.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,733.55

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