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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,525.93, 36,593.51 and 15,897.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,525.93, 36,593.51 and 15,897.11 is: 21,930.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,525.93 : 36,593.51 = 15,897.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,525.93/36,593.51 = 15,897.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,525.93x = 36,593.51 × 15,897.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,525.93x = 581,730,791.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,730,791.30/26,525.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,930.65

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