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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,520.03, 36,597.59 and 15,193.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,520.03, 36,597.59 and 15,193.19 is: 20,966.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,520.03 : 36,597.59 = 15,193.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,520.03/36,597.59 = 15,193.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,520.03x = 36,597.59 × 15,193.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,520.03x = 556,034,113.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,034,113.81/26,520.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,966.57

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