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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,510.22, 36,586.17 and 15,183.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,510.22, 36,586.17 and 15,183.27 is: 20,954.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,510.22 : 36,586.17 = 15,183.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,510.22/36,586.17 = 15,183.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,510.22x = 36,586.17 × 15,183.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,510.22x = 555,497,697.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,497,697.38/26,510.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,954.10

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