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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,562.68, 36,668.94 and 15,382.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,562.68, 36,668.94 and 15,382.52 is: 21,235.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,562.68 : 36,668.94 = 15,382.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,562.68/36,668.94 = 15,382.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,562.68x = 36,668.94 × 15,382.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,562.68x = 564,060,702.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,060,702.93/26,562.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,235.08

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