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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,357.68, 36,386.76 and 15,177.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,357.68, 36,386.76 and 15,177.52 is: 20,952.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,357.68 : 36,386.76 = 15,177.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,357.68/36,386.76 = 15,177.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,357.68x = 36,386.76 × 15,177.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,357.68x = 552,260,777.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,260,777.64/26,357.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,952.56

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