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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,573.64, 36,670.93 and 15,249.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,573.64, 36,670.93 and 15,249.74 is: 21,044.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,573.64 : 36,670.93 = 15,249.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,573.64/36,670.93 = 15,249.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,573.64x = 36,670.93 × 15,249.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,573.64x = 559,221,926.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,221,926.58/26,573.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,044.24

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