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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,363.65, 36,384.32 and 15,753.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,363.65, 36,384.32 and 15,753.06 is: 21,740.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,363.65 : 36,384.32 = 15,753.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,363.65/36,384.32 = 15,753.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,363.65x = 36,384.32 × 15,753.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,363.65x = 573,164,376.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,164,376.02/26,363.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,740.71

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