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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,546.66, 36,634.74 and 15,216.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,546.66, 36,634.74 and 15,216.68 is: 20,999.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,546.66 : 36,634.74 = 15,216.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,546.66/36,634.74 = 15,216.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,546.66x = 36,634.74 × 15,216.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,546.66x = 557,459,115.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,459,115.46/26,546.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,999.22

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