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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,517.48, 36,588.42 and 15,333

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,517.48, 36,588.42 and 15,333 is: 21,156.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,517.48 : 36,588.42 = 15,333 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,517.48/36,588.42 = 15,333/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,517.48x = 36,588.42 × 15,333
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,517.48x = 561,010,243.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,010,243.86/26,517.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,156.24

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