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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,516.80, 36,599.96 and 15,190

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,516.80, 36,599.96 and 15,190 is: 20,966.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,516.80 : 36,599.96 = 15,190 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,516.80/36,599.96 = 15,190/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,516.80x = 36,599.96 × 15,190
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,516.80x = 555,953,392.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,953,392.40/26,516.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,966.08

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