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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,269.20, 36,263.16 and 15,662.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,269.20, 36,263.16 and 15,662.52 is: 21,621.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,269.20 : 36,263.16 = 15,662.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,269.20/36,263.16 = 15,662.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,269.20x = 36,263.16 × 15,662.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,269.20x = 567,972,468.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,972,468.76/26,269.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,621.23

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