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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,552.91, 36,647.03 and 15,948.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,552.91, 36,647.03 and 15,948.39 is: 22,011.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,552.91 : 36,647.03 = 15,948.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,552.91/36,647.03 = 15,948.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,552.91x = 36,647.03 × 15,948.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,552.91x = 584,461,126.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,461,126.78/26,552.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,011.19

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