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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,597.16, 36,705.96 and 15,268.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,597.16, 36,705.96 and 15,268.50 is: 21,071.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,597.16 : 36,705.96 = 15,268.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,597.16/36,705.96 = 15,268.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,597.16x = 36,705.96 × 15,268.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,597.16x = 560,444,950.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,444,950.26/26,597.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,071.61

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