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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,333.85, 36,337.98 and 15,722.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,333.85, 36,337.98 and 15,722.04 is: 21,694.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,333.85 : 36,337.98 = 15,722.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,333.85/36,337.98 = 15,722.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,333.85x = 36,337.98 × 15,722.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,333.85x = 571,307,175.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,307,175.08/26,333.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,694.78

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