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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,283.09, 36,280.84 and 15,673.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,283.09, 36,280.84 and 15,673.51 is: 21,635.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,283.09 : 36,280.84 = 15,673.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,283.09/36,280.84 = 15,673.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,283.09x = 36,280.84 × 15,673.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,283.09x = 568,647,978.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,647,978.66/26,283.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,635.51

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