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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,283.69, 36,266.08 and 15,103.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,283.69, 36,266.08 and 15,103.53 is: 20,839.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,283.69 : 36,266.08 = 15,103.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,283.69/36,266.08 = 15,103.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,283.69x = 36,266.08 × 15,103.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,283.69x = 547,745,917.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,745,917.93/26,283.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,839.76

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