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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,536.96, 36,624.96 and 15,356.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,536.96, 36,624.96 and 15,356.80 is: 21,194.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,536.96 : 36,624.96 = 15,356.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,536.96/36,624.96 = 15,356.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,536.96x = 36,624.96 × 15,356.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,536.96x = 562,442,185.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,442,185.73/26,536.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,194.67

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