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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,565.91, 36,659.77 and 15,227.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,565.91, 36,659.77 and 15,227.28 is: 21,012.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,565.91 : 36,659.77 = 15,227.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,565.91/36,659.77 = 15,227.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,565.91x = 36,659.77 × 15,227.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,565.91x = 558,228,582.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,228,582.53/26,565.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,012.97

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