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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,484.63, 36,555.09 and 15,160.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,484.63, 36,555.09 and 15,160.65 is: 20,925.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,484.63 : 36,555.09 = 15,160.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,484.63/36,555.09 = 15,160.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,484.63x = 36,555.09 × 15,160.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,484.63x = 554,198,925.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,198,925.21/26,484.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,925.30

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