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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,472.93, 36,533.84 and 15,862.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,472.93, 36,533.84 and 15,862.34 is: 21,890.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,472.93 : 36,533.84 = 15,862.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,472.93/36,533.84 = 15,862.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,472.93x = 36,533.84 × 15,862.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,472.93x = 579,511,929.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,511,929.60/26,472.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,890.74

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