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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,473.65, 36,534.83 and 15,863.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,473.65, 36,534.83 and 15,863.05 is: 21,891.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,473.65 : 36,534.83 = 15,863.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,473.65/36,534.83 = 15,863.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,473.65x = 36,534.83 × 15,863.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,473.65x = 579,553,835.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,553,835.03/26,473.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,891.72

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