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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,564.08, 36,656.36 and 15,233.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,564.08, 36,656.36 and 15,233.44 is: 21,020.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,564.08 : 36,656.36 = 15,233.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,564.08/36,656.36 = 15,233.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,564.08x = 36,656.36 × 15,233.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,564.08x = 558,402,460.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,402,460.68/26,564.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,020.96

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