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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,554.60, 36,647.72 and 15,228.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,554.60, 36,647.72 and 15,228.08 is: 21,016.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,554.60 : 36,647.72 = 15,228.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,554.60/36,647.72 = 15,228.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,554.60x = 36,647.72 × 15,228.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,554.60x = 558,074,411.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,074,411.98/26,554.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,016.11

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