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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,512.72, 36,588.35 and 15,185.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,512.72, 36,588.35 and 15,185.87 is: 20,956.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,512.72 : 36,588.35 = 15,185.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,512.72/36,588.35 = 15,185.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,512.72x = 36,588.35 × 15,185.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,512.72x = 555,625,926.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,625,926.61/26,512.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,956.96

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