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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,484.47, 36,533.31 and 15,867.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,484.47, 36,533.31 and 15,867.96 is: 21,888.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,484.47 : 36,533.31 = 15,867.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,484.47/36,533.31 = 15,867.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,484.47x = 36,533.31 × 15,867.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,484.47x = 579,708,927.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,708,927.56/26,484.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,888.63

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