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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,284.01, 36,272.95 and 15,673.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,284.01, 36,272.95 and 15,673.41 is: 21,629.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,284.01 : 36,272.95 = 15,673.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,284.01/36,272.95 = 15,673.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,284.01x = 36,272.95 × 15,673.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,284.01x = 568,520,778.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,520,778.08/26,284.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,629.91

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