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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,562.32, 36,647.88 and 15,382.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,562.32, 36,647.88 and 15,382.16 is: 21,222.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,562.32 : 36,647.88 = 15,382.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,562.32/36,647.88 = 15,382.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,562.32x = 36,647.88 × 15,382.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,562.32x = 563,723,553.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,723,553.82/26,562.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,222.68

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