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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,563.69, 36,654.70 and 15,232.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,563.69, 36,654.70 and 15,232.60 is: 21,019.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,563.69 : 36,654.70 = 15,232.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,563.69/36,654.70 = 15,232.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,563.69x = 36,654.70 × 15,232.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,563.69x = 558,346,253.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,346,253.50/26,563.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,019.15

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