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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,467.12, 36,521.58 and 15,708.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,467.12, 36,521.58 and 15,708.14 is: 21,675.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,467.12 : 36,521.58 = 15,708.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,467.12/36,521.58 = 15,708.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,467.12x = 36,521.58 × 15,708.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,467.12x = 573,686,091.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,686,091.66/26,467.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,675.43

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