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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,243.94, 36,207.99 and 15,632.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,243.94, 36,207.99 and 15,632.13 is: 21,567.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,243.94 : 36,207.99 = 15,632.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,243.94/36,207.99 = 15,632.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,243.94x = 36,207.99 × 15,632.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,243.94x = 566,008,006.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,008,006.72/26,243.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,567.19

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