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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,353.08, 36,370.62 and 15,177.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,353.08, 36,370.62 and 15,177.24 is: 20,946.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,353.08 : 36,370.62 = 15,177.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,353.08/36,370.62 = 15,177.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,353.08x = 36,370.62 × 15,177.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,353.08x = 552,005,628.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,005,628.69/26,353.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,946.53

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