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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,584.69, 36,686.58 and 15,099.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,584.69, 36,686.58 and 15,099.53 is: 20,837.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,584.69 : 36,686.58 = 15,099.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,584.69/36,686.58 = 15,099.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,584.69x = 36,686.58 × 15,099.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,584.69x = 553,950,033.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,950,033.01/26,584.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,837.18

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