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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,500.08, 36,569.99 and 15,169.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,500.08, 36,569.99 and 15,169.52 is: 20,933.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,500.08 : 36,569.99 = 15,169.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,500.08/36,569.99 = 15,169.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,500.08x = 36,569.99 × 15,169.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,500.08x = 554,749,194.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,749,194.70/26,500.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,933.87

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