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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,283.57, 36,265.91 and 15,103.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,283.57, 36,265.91 and 15,103.41 is: 20,839.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,283.57 : 36,265.91 = 15,103.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,283.57/36,265.91 = 15,103.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,283.57x = 36,265.91 × 15,103.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,283.57x = 547,738,907.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,738,907.75/26,283.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,839.59

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