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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,520.54, 36,596.79 and 15,191.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,520.54, 36,596.79 and 15,191.88 is: 20,963.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,520.54 : 36,596.79 = 15,191.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,520.54/36,596.79 = 15,191.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,520.54x = 36,596.79 × 15,191.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,520.54x = 555,974,042.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,974,042.07/26,520.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,963.90

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