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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,494.79, 36,564.85 and 15,167.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,494.79, 36,564.85 and 15,167.85 is: 20,932.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,494.79 : 36,564.85 = 15,167.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,494.79/36,564.85 = 15,167.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,494.79x = 36,564.85 × 15,167.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,494.79x = 554,610,160.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,610,160.07/26,494.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,932.80

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