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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,284.69, 36,267.46 and 15,104.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,284.69, 36,267.46 and 15,104.53 is: 20,841.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,284.69 : 36,267.46 = 15,104.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,284.69/36,267.46 = 15,104.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,284.69x = 36,267.46 × 15,104.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,284.69x = 547,802,937.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,802,937.59/26,284.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,841.14

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