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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,546.66, 36,630.19 and 15,213.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,546.66, 36,630.19 and 15,213.97 is: 20,992.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,546.66 : 36,630.19 = 15,213.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,546.66/36,630.19 = 15,213.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,546.66x = 36,630.19 × 15,213.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,546.66x = 557,290,676.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,290,676.56/26,546.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,992.87

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