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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,497.85, 36,566.97 and 15,167.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,497.85, 36,566.97 and 15,167.39 is: 20,930.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,497.85 : 36,566.97 = 15,167.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,497.85/36,566.97 = 15,167.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,497.85x = 36,566.97 × 15,167.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,497.85x = 554,625,495.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,625,495.11/26,497.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,930.96

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