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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,554.54, 36,640.97 and 15,221.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,554.54, 36,640.97 and 15,221.95 is: 21,003.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,554.54 : 36,640.97 = 15,221.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,554.54/36,640.97 = 15,221.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,554.54x = 36,640.97 × 15,221.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,554.54x = 557,746,753.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,746,753.98/26,554.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,003.82

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