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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,598.29, 36,705.42 and 15,269.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,598.29, 36,705.42 and 15,269.63 is: 21,071.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,598.29 : 36,705.42 = 15,269.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,598.29/36,705.42 = 15,269.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,598.29x = 36,705.42 × 15,269.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,598.29x = 560,478,274.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,478,274.16/26,598.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,071.96

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