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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,598.16, 36,707.34 and 15,269.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,598.16, 36,707.34 and 15,269.50 is: 21,072.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,598.16 : 36,707.34 = 15,269.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,598.16/36,707.34 = 15,269.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,598.16x = 36,707.34 × 15,269.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,598.16x = 560,502,728.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,502,728.13/26,598.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,072.99

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