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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,583.83, 36,685.29 and 15,253.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,583.83, 36,685.29 and 15,253.08 is: 21,049.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,583.83 : 36,685.29 = 15,253.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,583.83/36,685.29 = 15,253.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,583.83x = 36,685.29 × 15,253.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,583.83x = 559,563,497.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,563,497.02/26,583.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,049.01

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