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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,524.82, 36,598.74 and 15,773.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,524.82, 36,598.74 and 15,773.52 is: 21,764.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,524.82 : 36,598.74 = 15,773.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,524.82/36,598.74 = 15,773.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,524.82x = 36,598.74 × 15,773.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,524.82x = 577,290,957.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,290,957.36/26,524.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,764.18

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