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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,393.57, 36,423.72 and 15,062.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,393.57, 36,423.72 and 15,062.84 is: 20,787.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,393.57 : 36,423.72 = 15,062.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,393.57/36,423.72 = 15,062.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,393.57x = 36,423.72 × 15,062.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,393.57x = 548,644,666.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,644,666.56/26,393.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,787.06

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