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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,563.83, 36,658.19 and 15,953.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,563.83, 36,658.19 and 15,953.64 is: 22,016.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,563.83 : 36,658.19 = 15,953.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,563.83/36,658.19 = 15,953.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,563.83x = 36,658.19 × 15,953.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,563.83x = 584,831,566.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,831,566.31/26,563.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,016.09

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