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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,501.54, 36,570.41 and 15,171.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,501.54, 36,570.41 and 15,171.13 is: 20,935.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,501.54 : 36,570.41 = 15,171.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,501.54/36,570.41 = 15,171.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,501.54x = 36,570.41 × 15,171.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,501.54x = 554,814,276.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,814,276.98/26,501.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,935.17

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