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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,568.53, 36,665.69 and 15,241.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,568.53, 36,665.69 and 15,241.22 is: 21,033.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,568.53 : 36,665.69 = 15,241.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,568.53/36,665.69 = 15,241.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,568.53x = 36,665.69 × 15,241.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,568.53x = 558,829,702.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,829,702.52/26,568.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,033.52

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