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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,604.24, 36,703.51 and 15,269.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,604.24, 36,703.51 and 15,269.64 is: 21,066.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,604.24 : 36,703.51 = 15,269.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,604.24/36,703.51 = 15,269.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,604.24x = 36,703.51 × 15,269.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,604.24x = 560,449,384.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,449,384.44/26,604.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,066.17

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