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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,492.23, 36,557.17 and 15,159.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,492.23, 36,557.17 and 15,159.13 is: 20,918.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,492.23 : 36,557.17 = 15,159.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,492.23/36,557.17 = 15,159.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,492.23x = 36,557.17 × 15,159.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,492.23x = 554,174,892.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,174,892.46/26,492.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,918.39

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