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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,569.62, 36,662.28 and 15,239.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,569.62, 36,662.28 and 15,239.64 is: 21,028.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,569.62 : 36,662.28 = 15,239.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,569.62/36,662.28 = 15,239.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,569.62x = 36,662.28 × 15,239.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,569.62x = 558,719,948.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,719,948.78/26,569.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,028.53

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