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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,268.04, 36,250.28 and 15,663.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,268.04, 36,250.28 and 15,663.84 is: 21,616.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,268.04 : 36,250.28 = 15,663.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,268.04/36,250.28 = 15,663.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,268.04x = 36,250.28 × 15,663.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,268.04x = 567,818,585.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,818,585.88/26,268.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,616.33

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