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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,463.95, 36,518.89 and 15,709.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,463.95, 36,518.89 and 15,709.28 is: 21,677.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,463.95 : 36,518.89 = 15,709.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,463.95/36,518.89 = 15,709.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,463.95x = 36,518.89 × 15,709.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,463.95x = 573,685,246.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,685,246.43/26,463.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,677.99

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