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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,526.69, 36,594.53 and 15,897.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,526.69, 36,594.53 and 15,897.87 is: 21,931.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,526.69 : 36,594.53 = 15,897.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,526.69/36,594.53 = 15,897.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,526.69x = 36,594.53 × 15,897.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,526.69x = 581,775,001.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,775,001.16/26,526.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,931.68

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