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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,523.48, 36,596.70 and 15,339

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,523.48, 36,596.70 and 15,339 is: 21,164.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,523.48 : 36,596.70 = 15,339 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,523.48/36,596.70 = 15,339/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,523.48x = 36,596.70 × 15,339
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,523.48x = 561,356,781.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,356,781.30/26,523.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,164.52

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