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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,471.63, 36,530.84 and 15,293.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,471.63, 36,530.84 and 15,293.63 is: 21,105.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,471.63 : 36,530.84 = 15,293.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,471.63/36,530.84 = 15,293.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,471.63x = 36,530.84 × 15,293.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,471.63x = 558,689,006.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,689,006.13/26,471.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,105.20

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