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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,373.56, 36,397.98 and 15,762.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,373.56, 36,397.98 and 15,762.96 is: 21,754.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,373.56 : 36,397.98 = 15,762.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,373.56/36,397.98 = 15,762.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,373.56x = 36,397.98 × 15,762.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,373.56x = 573,739,902.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,739,902.82/26,373.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,754.36

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