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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,555.04, 36,646.41 and 15,226.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,555.04, 36,646.41 and 15,226.38 is: 21,012.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,555.04 : 36,646.41 = 15,226.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,555.04/36,646.41 = 15,226.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,555.04x = 36,646.41 × 15,226.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,555.04x = 557,992,164.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,992,164.30/26,555.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,012.67

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