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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,593.90, 36,698.40 and 15,255.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,593.90, 36,698.40 and 15,255.52 is: 21,051.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,593.90 : 36,698.40 = 15,255.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,593.90/36,698.40 = 15,255.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,593.90x = 36,698.40 × 15,255.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,593.90x = 559,853,175.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,853,175.17/26,593.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,051.94

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