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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,453.97, 36,493.83 and 15,841.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,453.97, 36,493.83 and 15,841.53 is: 21,853.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,453.97 : 36,493.83 = 15,841.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,453.97/36,493.83 = 15,841.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,453.97x = 36,493.83 × 15,841.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,453.97x = 578,118,102.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,118,102.76/26,453.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,853.74

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