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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,529.13, 36,615.41 and 15,206.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,529.13, 36,615.41 and 15,206.22 is: 20,987.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,529.13 : 36,615.41 = 15,206.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,529.13/36,615.41 = 15,206.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,529.13x = 36,615.41 × 15,206.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,529.13x = 556,781,812.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,781,812.28/26,529.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,987.56

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