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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,397.13, 36,431.07 and 15,068.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,397.13, 36,431.07 and 15,068.24 is: 20,795.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,397.13 : 36,431.07 = 15,068.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,397.13/36,431.07 = 15,068.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,397.13x = 36,431.07 × 15,068.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,397.13x = 548,952,106.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,952,106.22/26,397.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,795.91

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