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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,494.12, 36,562.67 and 15,167.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,494.12, 36,562.67 and 15,167.25 is: 20,931.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,494.12 : 36,562.67 = 15,167.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,494.12/36,562.67 = 15,167.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,494.12x = 36,562.67 × 15,167.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,494.12x = 554,555,080.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,555,080.72/26,494.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,931.25

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