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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,568.02, 36,663.99 and 15,237.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,568.02, 36,663.99 and 15,237.97 is: 21,028.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,568.02 : 36,663.99 = 15,237.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,568.02/36,663.99 = 15,237.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,568.02x = 36,663.99 × 15,237.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,568.02x = 558,684,779.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,684,779.70/26,568.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,028.47

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