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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,513.23, 36,586.05 and 15,180.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,513.23, 36,586.05 and 15,180.13 is: 20,947.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,513.23 : 36,586.05 = 15,180.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,513.23/36,586.05 = 15,180.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,513.23x = 36,586.05 × 15,180.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,513.23x = 555,380,995.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,380,995.19/26,513.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,947.32

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