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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,475.96, 36,536.22 and 15,719.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,475.96, 36,536.22 and 15,719.16 is: 21,692.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,475.96 : 36,536.22 = 15,719.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,475.96/36,536.22 = 15,719.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,475.96x = 36,536.22 × 15,719.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,475.96x = 574,318,687.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,318,687.98/26,475.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,692.08

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