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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,273.54, 36,262.17 and 15,663.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,273.54, 36,262.17 and 15,663.84 is: 21,618.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,273.54 : 36,262.17 = 15,663.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,273.54/36,262.17 = 15,663.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,273.54x = 36,262.17 × 15,663.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,273.54x = 568,004,828.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,004,828.93/26,273.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,618.89

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