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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,338.07, 36,343.56 and 15,583.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,338.07, 36,343.56 and 15,583.27 is: 21,503.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,338.07 : 36,343.56 = 15,583.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,338.07/36,343.56 = 15,583.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,338.07x = 36,343.56 × 15,583.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,338.07x = 566,351,599.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,351,599.10/26,338.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,503.15

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