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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,367.84, 36,383.04 and 15,187.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,367.84, 36,383.04 and 15,187.68 is: 20,956.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,367.84 : 36,383.04 = 15,187.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,367.84/36,383.04 = 15,187.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,367.84x = 36,383.04 × 15,187.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,367.84x = 552,573,968.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,573,968.95/26,367.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,956.36

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