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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,504.20, 36,565.44 and 15,167.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,504.20, 36,565.44 and 15,167.62 is: 20,925.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,504.20 : 36,565.44 = 15,167.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,504.20/36,565.44 = 15,167.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,504.20x = 36,565.44 × 15,167.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,504.20x = 554,610,699.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,610,699.05/26,504.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,925.39

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