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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,599.53, 36,708.72 and 15,268.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,599.53, 36,708.72 and 15,268.95 is: 21,071.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,599.53 : 36,708.72 = 15,268.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,599.53/36,708.72 = 15,268.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,599.53x = 36,708.72 × 15,268.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,599.53x = 560,503,610.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,503,610.24/26,599.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,071.94

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