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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,497.86, 36,565.32 and 15,167.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,497.86, 36,565.32 and 15,167.44 is: 20,930.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,497.86 : 36,565.32 = 15,167.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,497.86/36,565.32 = 15,167.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,497.86x = 36,565.32 × 15,167.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,497.86x = 554,602,297.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,602,297.18/26,497.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,930.08

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