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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,512.11, 36,584.53 and 15,608.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,512.11, 36,584.53 and 15,608.51 is: 21,538.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,512.11 : 36,584.53 = 15,608.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,512.11/36,584.53 = 15,608.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,512.11x = 36,584.53 × 15,608.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,512.11x = 571,029,924.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,029,924.31/26,512.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,538.46

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