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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,272.04, 36,255.80 and 15,667.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,272.04, 36,255.80 and 15,667.84 is: 21,621.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,272.04 : 36,255.80 = 15,667.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,272.04/36,255.80 = 15,667.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,272.04x = 36,255.80 × 15,667.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,272.04x = 568,050,073.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,050,073.47/26,272.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,621.85

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