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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,463.54, 36,516.78 and 15,135.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,463.54, 36,516.78 and 15,135.96 is: 20,885.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,463.54 : 36,516.78 = 15,135.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,463.54/36,516.78 = 15,135.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,463.54x = 36,516.78 × 15,135.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,463.54x = 552,716,521.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,716,521.41/26,463.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,885.96

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