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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,332.83, 36,342.68 and 15,154.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,332.83, 36,342.68 and 15,154.83 is: 20,915.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,332.83 : 36,342.68 = 15,154.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,332.83/36,342.68 = 15,154.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,332.83x = 36,342.68 × 15,154.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,332.83x = 550,767,061.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,767,061.37/26,332.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,915.60

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