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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,423.68, 36,464.98 and 15,094.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,423.68, 36,464.98 and 15,094.68 is: 20,830.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,423.68 : 36,464.98 = 15,094.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,423.68/36,464.98 = 15,094.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,423.68x = 36,464.98 × 15,094.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,423.68x = 550,427,204.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,427,204.31/26,423.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,830.83

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