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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,499.03, 36,570.70 and 15,172.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,499.03, 36,570.70 and 15,172.08 is: 20,938.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,499.03 : 36,570.70 = 15,172.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,499.03/36,570.70 = 15,172.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,499.03x = 36,570.70 × 15,172.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,499.03x = 554,853,586.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,853,586.06/26,499.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,938.64

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