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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,502.24, 36,570.88 and 15,324.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,502.24, 36,570.88 and 15,324.96 is: 21,147.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,502.24 : 36,570.88 = 15,324.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,502.24/36,570.88 = 15,324.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,502.24x = 36,570.88 × 15,324.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,502.24x = 560,447,273.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,447,273.16/26,502.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,147.17

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