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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,570.66, 36,672.77 and 15,247.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,570.66, 36,672.77 and 15,247.47 is: 21,044.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,570.66 : 36,672.77 = 15,247.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,570.66/36,672.77 = 15,247.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,570.66x = 36,672.77 × 15,247.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,570.66x = 559,166,884.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,166,884.15/26,570.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,044.52

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