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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,528.12, 36,608.59 and 15,197.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,528.12, 36,608.59 and 15,197.24 is: 20,972.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,528.12 : 36,608.59 = 15,197.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,528.12/36,608.59 = 15,197.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,528.12x = 36,608.59 × 15,197.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,528.12x = 556,349,528.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,349,528.29/26,528.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,972.07

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