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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,546.18, 36,633.84 and 15,216.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,546.18, 36,633.84 and 15,216.33 is: 20,998.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,546.18 : 36,633.84 = 15,216.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,546.18/36,633.84 = 15,216.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,546.18x = 36,633.84 × 15,216.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,546.18x = 557,432,704.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,432,704.28/26,546.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,998.60

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