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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,423.28, 36,467.16 and 15,094.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,423.28, 36,467.16 and 15,094.56 is: 20,832.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,423.28 : 36,467.16 = 15,094.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,423.28/36,467.16 = 15,094.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,423.28x = 36,467.16 × 15,094.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,423.28x = 550,455,734.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,455,734.65/26,423.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,832.23

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