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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,562.87, 36,655.47 and 15,230.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,562.87, 36,655.47 and 15,230.16 is: 21,016.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,562.87 : 36,655.47 = 15,230.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,562.87/36,655.47 = 15,230.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,562.87x = 36,655.47 × 15,230.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,562.87x = 558,268,672.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,268,672.98/26,562.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,016.88

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