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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,514.40, 36,588.18 and 15,183.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,514.40, 36,588.18 and 15,183.88 is: 20,952.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,514.40 : 36,588.18 = 15,183.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,514.40/36,588.18 = 15,183.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,514.40x = 36,588.18 × 15,183.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,514.40x = 555,550,534.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,550,534.54/26,514.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,952.79

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