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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,370.08, 36,394.08 and 15,192.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,370.08, 36,394.08 and 15,192.08 is: 20,967.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,370.08 : 36,394.08 = 15,192.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,370.08/36,394.08 = 15,192.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,370.08x = 36,394.08 × 15,192.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,370.08x = 552,901,774.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,901,774.89/26,370.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,967.01

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