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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,274.04, 36,258.56 and 15,669.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,274.04, 36,258.56 and 15,669.84 is: 21,624.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,274.04 : 36,258.56 = 15,669.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,274.04/36,258.56 = 15,669.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,274.04x = 36,258.56 × 15,669.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,274.04x = 568,165,833.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,165,833.83/26,274.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,624.61

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