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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,499.06, 36,566.99 and 15,168.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,499.06, 36,566.99 and 15,168.65 is: 20,931.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,499.06 : 36,566.99 = 15,168.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,499.06/36,566.99 = 15,168.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,499.06x = 36,566.99 × 15,168.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,499.06x = 554,671,614.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,671,614.19/26,499.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,931.75

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