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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,563.06, 36,651.45 and 15,948.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,563.06, 36,651.45 and 15,948.82 is: 22,006.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,563.06 : 36,651.45 = 15,948.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,563.06/36,651.45 = 15,948.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,563.06x = 36,651.45 × 15,948.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,563.06x = 584,547,378.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,547,378.79/26,563.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,006.03

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