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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,570.02, 36,666.76 and 15,239.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,570.02, 36,666.76 and 15,239.96 is: 21,031.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,570.02 : 36,666.76 = 15,239.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,570.02/36,666.76 = 15,239.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,570.02x = 36,666.76 × 15,239.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,570.02x = 558,799,955.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,799,955.73/26,570.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,031.22

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