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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,397.34, 36,427.96 and 15,073.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,397.34, 36,427.96 and 15,073.46 is: 20,801.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,397.34 : 36,427.96 = 15,073.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,397.34/36,427.96 = 15,073.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,397.34x = 36,427.96 × 15,073.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,397.34x = 549,095,397.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,095,397.94/26,397.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,801.16

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