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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,543.70, 36,627.39 and 15,216.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,543.70, 36,627.39 and 15,216.26 is: 20,996.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,543.70 : 36,627.39 = 15,216.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,543.70/36,627.39 = 15,216.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,543.70x = 36,627.39 × 15,216.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,543.70x = 557,331,706.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,331,706.22/26,543.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,996.76

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