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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,586.72, 36,685.86 and 15,256.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,586.72, 36,685.86 and 15,256.68 is: 21,052.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,586.72 : 36,685.86 = 15,256.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,586.72/36,685.86 = 15,256.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,586.72x = 36,685.86 × 15,256.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,586.72x = 559,704,426.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,704,426.54/26,586.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,052.03

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