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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,550.48, 36,633.78 and 15,366

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,550.48, 36,633.78 and 15,366 is: 21,201.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,550.48 : 36,633.78 = 15,366 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,550.48/36,633.78 = 15,366/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,550.48x = 36,633.78 × 15,366
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,550.48x = 562,914,663.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,914,663.48/26,550.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,201.68

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