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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,553.39, 36,639.46 and 15,220.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,553.39, 36,639.46 and 15,220.72 is: 21,002.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,553.39 : 36,639.46 = 15,220.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,553.39/36,639.46 = 15,220.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,553.39x = 36,639.46 × 15,220.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,553.39x = 557,678,961.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,678,961.61/26,553.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,002.18

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