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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,556.67, 36,650.34 and 15,227.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,556.67, 36,650.34 and 15,227.22 is: 21,014.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,556.67 : 36,650.34 = 15,227.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,556.67/36,650.34 = 15,227.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,556.67x = 36,650.34 × 15,227.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,556.67x = 558,082,679.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,082,679.57/26,556.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,014.79

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