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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,423.94, 36,466.53 and 15,675.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,423.94, 36,466.53 and 15,675.18 is: 21,632.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,423.94 : 36,466.53 = 15,675.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,423.94/36,466.53 = 15,675.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,423.94x = 36,466.53 × 15,675.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,423.94x = 571,619,416.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,619,416.93/26,423.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,632.63

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