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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,133.93, 36,067.59 and 15,524.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,133.93, 36,067.59 and 15,524.55 is: 21,425.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,133.93 : 36,067.59 = 15,524.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,133.93/36,067.59 = 15,524.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,133.93x = 36,067.59 × 15,524.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,133.93x = 559,933,104.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,933,104.33/26,133.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,425.52

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