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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,556.04, 36,647.79 and 15,227.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,556.04, 36,647.79 and 15,227.38 is: 21,014.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,556.04 : 36,647.79 = 15,227.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,556.04/36,647.79 = 15,227.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,556.04x = 36,647.79 × 15,227.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,556.04x = 558,049,824.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,049,824.49/26,556.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,014.05

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