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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,593.68, 36,704.64 and 15,270.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,593.68, 36,704.64 and 15,270.84 is: 21,076.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,593.68 : 36,704.64 = 15,270.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,593.68/36,704.64 = 15,270.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,593.68x = 36,704.64 × 15,270.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,593.68x = 560,510,684.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,510,684.70/26,593.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,076.84

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