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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,367.83, 36,381.96 and 15,616.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,367.83, 36,381.96 and 15,616.07 is: 21,546.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,367.83 : 36,381.96 = 15,616.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,367.83/36,381.96 = 15,616.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,367.83x = 36,381.96 × 15,616.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,367.83x = 568,143,234.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,143,234.10/26,367.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,546.84

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