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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,483.63, 36,553.71 and 15,159.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,483.63, 36,553.71 and 15,159.65 is: 20,923.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,483.63 : 36,553.71 = 15,159.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,483.63/36,553.71 = 15,159.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,483.63x = 36,553.71 × 15,159.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,483.63x = 554,141,449.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,141,449.80/26,483.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,923.92

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