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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,598.54, 36,705.76 and 15,269.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,598.54, 36,705.76 and 15,269.88 is: 21,072.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,598.54 : 36,705.76 = 15,269.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,598.54/36,705.76 = 15,269.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,598.54x = 36,705.76 × 15,269.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,598.54x = 560,492,550.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,492,550.51/26,598.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,072.31

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