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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,354.68, 36,370.31 and 15,023.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,354.68, 36,370.31 and 15,023.96 is: 20,733.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,354.68 : 36,370.31 = 15,023.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,354.68/36,370.31 = 15,023.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,354.68x = 36,370.31 × 15,023.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,354.68x = 546,426,082.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,426,082.63/26,354.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,733.55

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