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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,497.56, 36,564.91 and 15,167.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,497.56, 36,564.91 and 15,167.14 is: 20,929.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,497.56 : 36,564.91 = 15,167.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,497.56/36,564.91 = 15,167.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,497.56x = 36,564.91 × 15,167.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,497.56x = 554,585,228.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,585,228.06/26,497.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,929.67

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