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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,563.91, 36,657.01 and 15,225.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,563.91, 36,657.01 and 15,225.28 is: 21,010.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,563.91 : 36,657.01 = 15,225.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,563.91/36,657.01 = 15,225.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,563.91x = 36,657.01 × 15,225.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,563.91x = 558,113,211.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,113,211.42/26,563.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,010.21

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