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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,253.87, 36,228.92 and 15,075.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,253.87, 36,228.92 and 15,075.87 is: 20,803.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,253.87 : 36,228.92 = 15,075.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,253.87/36,228.92 = 15,075.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,253.87x = 36,228.92 × 15,075.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,253.87x = 546,182,412.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,182,412.78/26,253.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,803.88

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