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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,327.84, 36,329.72 and 15,716.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,327.84, 36,329.72 and 15,716.03 is: 21,686.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,327.84 : 36,329.72 = 15,716.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,327.84/36,329.72 = 15,716.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,327.84x = 36,329.72 × 15,716.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,327.84x = 570,958,709.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,958,709.18/26,327.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,686.50

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