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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,397.32, 36,425.85 and 15,066.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,397.32, 36,425.85 and 15,066.72 is: 20,790.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,397.32 : 36,425.85 = 15,066.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,397.32/36,425.85 = 15,066.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,397.32x = 36,425.85 × 15,066.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,397.32x = 548,818,162.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,818,162.19/26,397.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,790.67

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