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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,352, 36,366.30 and 15,747.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,352, 36,366.30 and 15,747.66 is: 21,732.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,352 : 36,366.30 = 15,747.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,352/36,366.30 = 15,747.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,352x = 36,366.30 × 15,747.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,352x = 572,684,127.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,684,127.86/26,352
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,732.09

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