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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,564.77, 36,659.52 and 15,234.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,564.77, 36,659.52 and 15,234.69 is: 21,023.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,564.77 : 36,659.52 = 15,234.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,564.77/36,659.52 = 15,234.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,564.77x = 36,659.52 × 15,234.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,564.77x = 558,496,422.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,496,422.75/26,564.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,023.95

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