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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,575.56, 36,673.86 and 15,247.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,575.56, 36,673.86 and 15,247.08 is: 21,040.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,575.56 : 36,673.86 = 15,247.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,575.56/36,673.86 = 15,247.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,575.56x = 36,673.86 × 15,247.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,575.56x = 559,169,277.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,169,277.33/26,575.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,040.73

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