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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,511.54, 36,589.23 and 15,333.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,511.54, 36,589.23 and 15,333.54 is: 21,162.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,511.54 : 36,589.23 = 15,333.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,511.54/36,589.23 = 15,333.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,511.54x = 36,589.23 × 15,333.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,511.54x = 561,042,421.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,042,421.77/26,511.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,162.20

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