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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,327.16, 36,327.42 and 15,147

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,327.16, 36,327.42 and 15,147 is: 20,900.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,327.16 : 36,327.42 = 15,147 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,327.16/36,327.42 = 15,147/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,327.16x = 36,327.42 × 15,147
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,327.16x = 550,251,430.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,251,430.74/26,327.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,900.52

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