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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,294.19, 36,267.98 and 15,675.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,294.19, 36,267.98 and 15,675.63 is: 21,621.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,294.19 : 36,267.98 = 15,675.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,294.19/36,267.98 = 15,675.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,294.19x = 36,267.98 × 15,675.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,294.19x = 568,523,435.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,523,435.33/26,294.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,621.64

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