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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,484.69, 36,551.42 and 15,151.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,484.69, 36,551.42 and 15,151.94 is: 20,911.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,484.69 : 36,551.42 = 15,151.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,484.69/36,551.42 = 15,151.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,484.69x = 36,551.42 × 15,151.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,484.69x = 553,824,664.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,824,664.24/26,484.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,911.13

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