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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,293.88, 36,284.14 and 15,395.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,293.88, 36,284.14 and 15,395.34 is: 21,244.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,293.88 : 36,284.14 = 15,395.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,293.88/36,284.14 = 15,395.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,293.88x = 36,284.14 × 15,395.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,293.88x = 558,606,671.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,606,671.91/26,293.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,244.74

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