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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,546.54, 36,633.47 and 15,217.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,546.54, 36,633.47 and 15,217.88 is: 21,000.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,546.54 : 36,633.47 = 15,217.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,546.54/36,633.47 = 15,217.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,546.54x = 36,633.47 × 15,217.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,546.54x = 557,483,491.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,483,491.19/26,546.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,000.24

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