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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,574.66, 36,661.41 and 15,958.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,574.66, 36,661.41 and 15,958.13 is: 22,015.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,574.66 : 36,661.41 = 15,958.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,574.66/36,661.41 = 15,958.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,574.66x = 36,661.41 × 15,958.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,574.66x = 585,047,363.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,047,363.46/26,574.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,015.23

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