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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,553.52, 36,635.61 and 15,066.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,553.52, 36,635.61 and 15,066.53 is: 20,787.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,553.52 : 36,635.61 = 15,066.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,553.52/36,635.61 = 15,066.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,553.52x = 36,635.61 × 15,066.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,553.52x = 551,971,517.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,971,517.13/26,553.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,787.13

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