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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,562.08, 36,653.60 and 15,231.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,562.08, 36,653.60 and 15,231.44 is: 21,018.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,562.08 : 36,653.60 = 15,231.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,562.08/36,653.60 = 15,231.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,562.08x = 36,653.60 × 15,231.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,562.08x = 558,287,109.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,287,109.18/26,562.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,018.20

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