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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,496.86, 36,567.37 and 15,170.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,496.86, 36,567.37 and 15,170.02 is: 20,935.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,496.86 : 36,567.37 = 15,170.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,496.86/36,567.37 = 15,170.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,496.86x = 36,567.37 × 15,170.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,496.86x = 554,727,604.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,727,604.90/26,496.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,935.60

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