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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,273.04, 36,261.48 and 15,663.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,273.04, 36,261.48 and 15,663.34 is: 21,618.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,273.04 : 36,261.48 = 15,663.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,273.04/36,261.48 = 15,663.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,273.04x = 36,261.48 × 15,663.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,273.04x = 567,975,890.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,975,890.14/26,273.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,618.20

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