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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,413.92, 36,445.83 and 15,654.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,413.92, 36,445.83 and 15,654.05 is: 21,599.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,413.92 : 36,445.83 = 15,654.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,413.92/36,445.83 = 15,654.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,413.92x = 36,445.83 × 15,654.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,413.92x = 570,524,740.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,524,740.85/26,413.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,599.40

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