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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,568.73, 36,663.65 and 15,230.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,568.73, 36,663.65 and 15,230.09 is: 21,016.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,568.73 : 36,663.65 = 15,230.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,568.73/36,663.65 = 15,230.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,568.73x = 36,663.65 × 15,230.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,568.73x = 558,390,689.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,390,689.23/26,568.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,016.84

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