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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,528.63, 36,614.72 and 15,205.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,528.63, 36,614.72 and 15,205.72 is: 20,986.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,528.63 : 36,614.72 = 15,205.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,528.63/36,614.72 = 15,205.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,528.63x = 36,614.72 × 15,205.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,528.63x = 556,753,012.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,753,012.63/26,528.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,986.87

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