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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,344.36, 36,354.90 and 15,166.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,344.36, 36,354.90 and 15,166.36 is: 20,929.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,344.36 : 36,354.90 = 15,166.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,344.36/36,354.90 = 15,166.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,344.36x = 36,354.90 × 15,166.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,344.36x = 551,371,501.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,371,501.16/26,344.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,929.39

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