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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,499.86, 36,568.08 and 15,169.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,499.86, 36,568.08 and 15,169.44 is: 20,932.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,499.86 : 36,568.08 = 15,169.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,499.86/36,568.08 = 15,169.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,499.86x = 36,568.08 × 15,169.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,499.86x = 554,717,295.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,717,295.48/26,499.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,932.84

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