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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,384.73, 36,408.25 and 15,056.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,384.73, 36,408.25 and 15,056.67 is: 20,776.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,384.73 : 36,408.25 = 15,056.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,384.73/36,408.25 = 15,056.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,384.73x = 36,408.25 × 15,056.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,384.73x = 548,187,005.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,187,005.53/26,384.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,776.68

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