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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,562.90, 36,652.56 and 15,230.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,562.90, 36,652.56 and 15,230.22 is: 21,015.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,562.90 : 36,652.56 = 15,230.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,562.90/36,652.56 = 15,230.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,562.90x = 36,652.56 × 15,230.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,562.90x = 558,226,552.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,226,552.36/26,562.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,015.27

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