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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,553.87, 36,644.46 and 15,224.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,553.87, 36,644.46 and 15,224.04 is: 21,009.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,553.87 : 36,644.46 = 15,224.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,553.87/36,644.46 = 15,224.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,553.87x = 36,644.46 × 15,224.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,553.87x = 557,876,724.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,876,724.82/26,553.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,009.24

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