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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,530.14, 36,608.97 and 15,197.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,530.14, 36,608.97 and 15,197.46 is: 20,970.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,530.14 : 36,608.97 = 15,197.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,530.14/36,608.97 = 15,197.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,530.14x = 36,608.97 × 15,197.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,530.14x = 556,363,357.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,363,357.22/26,530.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,970.99

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