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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,580.02, 36,666.34 and 15,817.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,580.02, 36,666.34 and 15,817.24 is: 21,819.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,580.02 : 36,666.34 = 15,817.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,580.02/36,666.34 = 15,817.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,580.02x = 36,666.34 × 15,817.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,580.02x = 579,960,299.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,960,299.70/26,580.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,819.41

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