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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,339.07, 36,344.94 and 15,584.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,339.07, 36,344.94 and 15,584.27 is: 21,504.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,339.07 : 36,344.94 = 15,584.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,339.07/36,344.94 = 15,584.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,339.07x = 36,344.94 × 15,584.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,339.07x = 566,409,358.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,409,358.09/26,339.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,504.53

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