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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,562.62, 36,653.37 and 15,229

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,562.62, 36,653.37 and 15,229 is: 21,014.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,562.62 : 36,653.37 = 15,229 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,562.62/36,653.37 = 15,229/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,562.62x = 36,653.37 × 15,229
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,562.62x = 558,194,171.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,194,171.73/26,562.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,014.27

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