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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,533.14, 36,620.97 and 15,210.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,533.14, 36,620.97 and 15,210.24 is: 20,993.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,533.14 : 36,620.97 = 15,210.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,533.14/36,620.97 = 15,210.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,533.14x = 36,620.97 × 15,210.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,533.14x = 557,013,742.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,013,742.73/26,533.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,993.13

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