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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,362.13, 36,380.07 and 15,184.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,362.13, 36,380.07 and 15,184.13 is: 20,954.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,362.13 : 36,380.07 = 15,184.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,362.13/36,380.07 = 15,184.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,362.13x = 36,380.07 × 15,184.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,362.13x = 552,399,530.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,399,530.39/26,362.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,954.29

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