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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,521.54, 36,599.68 and 15,194.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,521.54, 36,599.68 and 15,194.70 is: 20,968.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,521.54 : 36,599.68 = 15,194.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,521.54/36,599.68 = 15,194.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,521.54x = 36,599.68 × 15,194.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,521.54x = 556,121,157.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,121,157.70/26,521.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,968.66

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