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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,573.16, 36,667.12 and 15,243.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,573.16, 36,667.12 and 15,243.13 is: 21,033.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,573.16 : 36,667.12 = 15,243.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,573.16/36,667.12 = 15,243.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,573.16x = 36,667.12 × 15,243.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,573.16x = 558,921,417.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,921,417.33/26,573.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,033.31

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