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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,565.77, 36,655.94 and 15,955.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,565.77, 36,655.94 and 15,955.58 is: 22,015.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,565.77 : 36,655.94 = 15,955.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,565.77/36,655.94 = 15,955.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,565.77x = 36,655.94 × 15,955.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,565.77x = 584,866,914.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,866,914.67/26,565.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,015.81

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