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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,565.66, 36,659.43 and 15,227.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,565.66, 36,659.43 and 15,227.03 is: 21,012.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,565.66 : 36,659.43 = 15,227.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,565.66/36,659.43 = 15,227.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,565.66x = 36,659.43 × 15,227.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,565.66x = 558,214,240.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,214,240.39/26,565.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,012.62

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