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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,363.63, 36,386.13 and 15,192.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,363.63, 36,386.13 and 15,192.11 is: 20,967.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,363.63 : 36,386.13 = 15,192.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,363.63/36,386.13 = 15,192.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,363.63x = 36,386.13 × 15,192.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,363.63x = 552,781,907.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,781,907.50/26,363.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,967.60

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