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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,516.97, 36,599.73 and 15,192.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,516.97, 36,599.73 and 15,192.99 is: 20,969.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,516.97 : 36,599.73 = 15,192.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,516.97/36,599.73 = 15,192.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,516.97x = 36,599.73 × 15,192.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,516.97x = 556,059,331.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,059,331.89/26,516.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,969.94

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