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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,238.40, 36,206.40 and 15,483.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,238.40, 36,206.40 and 15,483.04 is: 21,365.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,238.40 : 36,206.40 = 15,483.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,238.40/36,206.40 = 15,483.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,238.40x = 36,206.40 × 15,483.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,238.40x = 560,585,139.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,585,139.46/26,238.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,365.07

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