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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,394.86, 36,423.96 and 15,064.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,394.86, 36,423.96 and 15,064.94 is: 20,789.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,394.86 : 36,423.96 = 15,064.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,394.86/36,423.96 = 15,064.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,394.86x = 36,423.96 × 15,064.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,394.86x = 548,724,771.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,724,771.96/26,394.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,789.08

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