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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,274.04, 36,262.86 and 15,664.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,274.04, 36,262.86 and 15,664.34 is: 21,619.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,274.04 : 36,262.86 = 15,664.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,274.04/36,262.86 = 15,664.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,274.04x = 36,262.86 × 15,664.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,274.04x = 568,033,768.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,033,768.41/26,274.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,619.58

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