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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,568.72, 36,666.27 and 15,967.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,568.72, 36,666.27 and 15,967.44 is: 22,035.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,568.72 : 36,666.27 = 15,967.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,568.72/36,666.27 = 15,967.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,568.72x = 36,666.27 × 15,967.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,568.72x = 585,466,466.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,466,466.25/26,568.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,035.93

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