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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,544.15, 36,629.24 and 15,213.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,544.15, 36,629.24 and 15,213.51 is: 20,993.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,544.15 : 36,629.24 = 15,213.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,544.15/36,629.24 = 15,213.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,544.15x = 36,629.24 × 15,213.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,544.15x = 557,259,232.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,259,232.96/26,544.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,993.67

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