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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,497.68, 36,558.82 and 15,883.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,497.68, 36,558.82 and 15,883.44 is: 21,914.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,497.68 : 36,558.82 = 15,883.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,497.68/36,558.82 = 15,883.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,497.68x = 36,558.82 × 15,883.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,497.68x = 580,679,601.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,679,601.44/26,497.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,914.36

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