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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,498.99, 36,567.84 and 15,168.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,498.99, 36,567.84 and 15,168.11 is: 20,931.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,498.99 : 36,567.84 = 15,168.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,498.99/36,567.84 = 15,168.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,498.99x = 36,567.84 × 15,168.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,498.99x = 554,665,019.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,665,019.58/26,498.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,931.55

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