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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,570.07, 36,663.50 and 15,238.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,570.07, 36,663.50 and 15,238.98 is: 21,027.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,570.07 : 36,663.50 = 15,238.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,570.07/36,663.50 = 15,238.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,570.07x = 36,663.50 × 15,238.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,570.07x = 558,714,343.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,714,343.23/26,570.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,027.96

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