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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,597.07, 36,703.53 and 15,266.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,597.07, 36,703.53 and 15,266.30 is: 21,067.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,597.07 : 36,703.53 = 15,266.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,597.07/36,703.53 = 15,266.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,597.07x = 36,703.53 × 15,266.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,597.07x = 560,326,916.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,326,916.52/26,597.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,067.24

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