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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,558.03, 36,646.22 and 15,071.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,558.03, 36,646.22 and 15,071.15 is: 20,796.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,558.03 : 36,646.22 = 15,071.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,558.03/36,646.22 = 15,071.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,558.03x = 36,646.22 × 15,071.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,558.03x = 552,300,678.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,300,678.55/26,558.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,796.00

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