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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,364.11, 36,393.03 and 15,751.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,364.11, 36,393.03 and 15,751.76 is: 21,743.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,364.11 : 36,393.03 = 15,751.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,364.11/36,393.03 = 15,751.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,364.11x = 36,393.03 × 15,751.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,364.11x = 573,254,092.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,254,092.27/26,364.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,743.73

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