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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,554.41, 36,648.59 and 15,944.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,554.41, 36,648.59 and 15,944.73 is: 22,005.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,554.41 : 36,648.59 = 15,944.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,554.41/36,648.59 = 15,944.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,554.41x = 36,648.59 × 15,944.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,554.41x = 584,351,872.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,351,872.43/26,554.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,005.83

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