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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,547.71, 36,625.41 and 15,211.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,547.71, 36,625.41 and 15,211.13 is: 20,985.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,547.71 : 36,625.41 = 15,211.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,547.71/36,625.41 = 15,211.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,547.71x = 36,625.41 × 15,211.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,547.71x = 557,113,689.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,113,689.69/26,547.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,985.38

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