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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,499.96, 36,567.86 and 15,169.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,499.96, 36,567.86 and 15,169.68 is: 20,932.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,499.96 : 36,567.86 = 15,169.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,499.96/36,567.86 = 15,169.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,499.96x = 36,567.86 × 15,169.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,499.96x = 554,722,658.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,722,658.64/26,499.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,932.96

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