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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,504, 36,575.38 and 15,173.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,504, 36,575.38 and 15,173.44 is: 20,939.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,504 : 36,575.38 = 15,173.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,504/36,575.38 = 15,173.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,504x = 36,575.38 × 15,173.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,504x = 554,974,333.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,974,333.91/26,504
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,939.27

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