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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,507.18, 36,580.34 and 15,176.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,507.18, 36,580.34 and 15,176.63 is: 20,943.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,507.18 : 36,580.34 = 15,176.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,507.18/36,580.34 = 15,176.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,507.18x = 36,580.34 × 15,176.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,507.18x = 555,166,209.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,166,209.57/26,507.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,943.99

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