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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,431, 36,476.40 and 15,253

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,431, 36,476.40 and 15,253 is: 21,050.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,431 : 36,476.40 = 15,253 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,431/36,476.40 = 15,253/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,431x = 36,476.40 × 15,253
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,431x = 556,374,529.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,374,529.20/26,431
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,050.07

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