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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,423.51, 36,463.06 and 15,090.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,423.51, 36,463.06 and 15,090.77 is: 20,824.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,423.51 : 36,463.06 = 15,090.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,423.51/36,463.06 = 15,090.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,423.51x = 36,463.06 × 15,090.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,423.51x = 550,255,651.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,255,651.96/26,423.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,824.47

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