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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,336.16, 36,343.94 and 15,005.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,336.16, 36,343.94 and 15,005.16 is: 20,707.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,336.16 : 36,343.94 = 15,005.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,336.16/36,343.94 = 15,005.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,336.16x = 36,343.94 × 15,005.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,336.16x = 545,346,559.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,346,559.70/26,336.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,707.14

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