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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,426.68, 36,469.12 and 15,097.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,426.68, 36,469.12 and 15,097.68 is: 20,834.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,426.68 : 36,469.12 = 15,097.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,426.68/36,469.12 = 15,097.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,426.68x = 36,469.12 × 15,097.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,426.68x = 550,599,103.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,599,103.64/26,426.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,834.97

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