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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,354.17, 36,369.62 and 15,023.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,354.17, 36,369.62 and 15,023.46 is: 20,732.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,354.17 : 36,369.62 = 15,023.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,354.17/36,369.62 = 15,023.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,354.17x = 36,369.62 × 15,023.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,354.17x = 546,397,618.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,397,618.87/26,354.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,732.87

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