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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,506.65, 36,580.94 and 15,177.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,506.65, 36,580.94 and 15,177.69 is: 20,946.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,506.65 : 36,580.94 = 15,177.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,506.65/36,580.94 = 15,177.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,506.65x = 36,580.94 × 15,177.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,506.65x = 555,214,091.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,214,091.34/26,506.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,946.22

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