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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,338.16, 36,346.70 and 15,007.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,338.16, 36,346.70 and 15,007.16 is: 20,709.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,338.16 : 36,346.70 = 15,007.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,338.16/36,346.70 = 15,007.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,338.16x = 36,346.70 × 15,007.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,338.16x = 545,460,742.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,460,742.37/26,338.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,709.90

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