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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,504.35, 36,573.84 and 15,171.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,504.35, 36,573.84 and 15,171.27 is: 20,935.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,504.35 : 36,573.84 = 15,171.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,504.35/36,573.84 = 15,171.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,504.35x = 36,573.84 × 15,171.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,504.35x = 554,871,601.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,871,601.58/26,504.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,935.11

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