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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,554.65, 36,641.18 and 15,221.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,554.65, 36,641.18 and 15,221.97 is: 21,003.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,554.65 : 36,641.18 = 15,221.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,554.65/36,641.18 = 15,221.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,554.65x = 36,641.18 × 15,221.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,554.65x = 557,750,866.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,750,866.61/26,554.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,003.89

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