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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,601.23, 36,713.03 and 15,274.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,601.23, 36,713.03 and 15,274.28 is: 21,080.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,601.23 : 36,713.03 = 15,274.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,601.23/36,713.03 = 15,274.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,601.23x = 36,713.03 × 15,274.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,601.23x = 560,764,839.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,764,839.93/26,601.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,080.41

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