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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,227.96, 36,195.78 and 15,473.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,227.96, 36,195.78 and 15,473.24 is: 21,353.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,227.96 : 36,195.78 = 15,473.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,227.96/36,195.78 = 15,473.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,227.96x = 36,195.78 × 15,473.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,227.96x = 560,065,990.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,065,990.93/26,227.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,353.78

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