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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,547.41, 36,631.23 and 15,214.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,547.41, 36,631.23 and 15,214.72 is: 20,993.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,547.41 : 36,631.23 = 15,214.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,547.41/36,631.23 = 15,214.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,547.41x = 36,631.23 × 15,214.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,547.41x = 557,333,896.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,333,896.44/26,547.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,993.91

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