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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,473.61, 36,536.87 and 15,141.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,473.61, 36,536.87 and 15,141.53 is: 20,897.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,473.61 : 36,536.87 = 15,141.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,473.61/36,536.87 = 15,141.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,473.61x = 36,536.87 × 15,141.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,473.61x = 553,224,288.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,224,288.08/26,473.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,897.20

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