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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,546.22, 36,634.65 and 15,217.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,546.22, 36,634.65 and 15,217.86 is: 21,001.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,546.22 : 36,634.65 = 15,217.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,546.22/36,634.65 = 15,217.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,546.22x = 36,634.65 × 15,217.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,546.22x = 557,501,055.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,501,055.16/26,546.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,001.15

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