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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,569.59, 36,666.12 and 15,959.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,569.59, 36,666.12 and 15,959.40 is: 22,024.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,569.59 : 36,666.12 = 15,959.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,569.59/36,666.12 = 15,959.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,569.59x = 36,666.12 × 15,959.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,569.59x = 585,169,275.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,169,275.53/26,569.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,024.02

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