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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,267.68, 36,243.97 and 15,363.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,267.68, 36,243.97 and 15,363.73 is: 21,198.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,267.68 : 36,243.97 = 15,363.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,267.68/36,243.97 = 15,363.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,267.68x = 36,243.97 × 15,363.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,267.68x = 556,842,569.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,842,569.21/26,267.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,198.77

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