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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,586.57, 36,694.77 and 15,263.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,586.57, 36,694.77 and 15,263.72 is: 21,066.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,586.57 : 36,694.77 = 15,263.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,586.57/36,694.77 = 15,263.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,586.57x = 36,694.77 × 15,263.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,586.57x = 560,098,511.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,098,511.27/26,586.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,066.97

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