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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,363.98, 36,392.86 and 15,751.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,363.98, 36,392.86 and 15,751.63 is: 21,743.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,363.98 : 36,392.86 = 15,751.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,363.98/36,392.86 = 15,751.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,363.98x = 36,392.86 × 15,751.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,363.98x = 573,246,865.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,246,865.36/26,363.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,743.56

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