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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,425.18, 36,467.04 and 15,096.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,425.18, 36,467.04 and 15,096.17 is: 20,832.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,425.18 : 36,467.04 = 15,096.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,425.18/36,467.04 = 15,096.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,425.18x = 36,467.04 × 15,096.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,425.18x = 550,512,635.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,512,635.24/26,425.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,832.88

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