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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,563.32, 36,657.49 and 15,953.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,563.32, 36,657.49 and 15,953.13 is: 22,015.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,563.32 : 36,657.49 = 15,953.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,563.32/36,657.49 = 15,953.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,563.32x = 36,657.49 × 15,953.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,563.32x = 584,801,703.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,801,703.44/26,563.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,015.38

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