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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,511.44, 36,583.70 and 15,178.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,511.44, 36,583.70 and 15,178.23 is: 20,944.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,511.44 : 36,583.70 = 15,178.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,511.44/36,583.70 = 15,178.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,511.44x = 36,583.70 × 15,178.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,511.44x = 555,275,736.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,275,736.96/26,511.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,944.76

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