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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,562.54, 36,653.28 and 15,228.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,562.54, 36,653.28 and 15,228.96 is: 21,014.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,562.54 : 36,653.28 = 15,228.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,562.54/36,653.28 = 15,228.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,562.54x = 36,653.28 × 15,228.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,562.54x = 558,191,334.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,191,334.99/26,562.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,014.23

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