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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,566.66, 36,660.81 and 15,228.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,566.66, 36,660.81 and 15,228.03 is: 21,014.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,566.66 : 36,660.81 = 15,228.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,566.66/36,660.81 = 15,228.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,566.66x = 36,660.81 × 15,228.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,566.66x = 558,271,914.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,271,914.50/26,566.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,014.00

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