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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,238.33, 36,212.67 and 15,628.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,238.33, 36,212.67 and 15,628.14 is: 21,569.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,238.33 : 36,212.67 = 15,628.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,238.33/36,212.67 = 15,628.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,238.33x = 36,212.67 × 15,628.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,238.33x = 565,936,676.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,936,676.53/26,238.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,569.08

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