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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,473.63, 36,533.60 and 15,295.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,473.63, 36,533.60 and 15,295.63 is: 21,107.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,473.63 : 36,533.60 = 15,295.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,473.63/36,533.60 = 15,295.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,473.63x = 36,533.60 × 15,295.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,473.63x = 558,804,428.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,804,428.17/26,473.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,107.96

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