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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,520.11, 36,599.87 and 15,193.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,520.11, 36,599.87 and 15,193.33 is: 20,968.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,520.11 : 36,599.87 = 15,193.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,520.11/36,599.87 = 15,193.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,520.11x = 36,599.87 × 15,193.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,520.11x = 556,073,869.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,073,869.74/26,520.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,968.01

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