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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,568.84, 36,665.08 and 15,958.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,568.84, 36,665.08 and 15,958.64 is: 22,022.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,568.84 : 36,665.08 = 15,958.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,568.84/36,665.08 = 15,958.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,568.84x = 36,665.08 × 15,958.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,568.84x = 585,124,812.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,124,812.29/26,568.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,022.97

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