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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,498.24, 36,565.44 and 15,320.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,498.24, 36,565.44 and 15,320.96 is: 21,141.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,498.24 : 36,565.44 = 15,320.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,498.24/36,565.44 = 15,320.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,498.24x = 36,565.44 × 15,320.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,498.24x = 560,217,643.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,217,643.62/26,498.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,141.69

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