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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,553.96, 36,645.33 and 15,225.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,553.96, 36,645.33 and 15,225.60 is: 21,011.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,553.96 : 36,645.33 = 15,225.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,553.96/36,645.33 = 15,225.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,553.96x = 36,645.33 × 15,225.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,553.96x = 557,947,136.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,947,136.45/26,553.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,011.82

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