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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,498.56, 36,566.29 and 15,168.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,498.56, 36,566.29 and 15,168.14 is: 20,931.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,498.56 : 36,566.29 = 15,168.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,498.56/36,566.29 = 15,168.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,498.56x = 36,566.29 × 15,168.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,498.56x = 554,642,606.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,642,606.00/26,498.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,931.05

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