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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,573.52, 36,675.62 and 15,672.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,573.52, 36,675.62 and 15,672.86 is: 21,630.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,573.52 : 36,675.62 = 15,672.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,573.52/36,675.62 = 15,672.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,573.52x = 36,675.62 × 15,672.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,573.52x = 574,811,595.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,811,595.93/26,573.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,630.99

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