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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,284.38, 36,267.03 and 15,104.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,284.38, 36,267.03 and 15,104.22 is: 20,840.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,284.38 : 36,267.03 = 15,104.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,284.38/36,267.03 = 15,104.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,284.38x = 36,267.03 × 15,104.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,284.38x = 547,785,199.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,785,199.87/26,284.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,840.71

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