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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,489.72, 36,545.44 and 15,153.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,489.72, 36,545.44 and 15,153.16 is: 20,905.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,489.72 : 36,545.44 = 15,153.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,489.72/36,545.44 = 15,153.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,489.72x = 36,545.44 × 15,153.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,489.72x = 553,778,899.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,778,899.59/26,489.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,905.43

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