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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,398.83, 36,427.92 and 15,068.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,398.83, 36,427.92 and 15,068.22 is: 20,792.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,398.83 : 36,427.92 = 15,068.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,398.83/36,427.92 = 15,068.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,398.83x = 36,427.92 × 15,068.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,398.83x = 548,903,912.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,903,912.70/26,398.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,792.74

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