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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,583.93, 36,677.61 and 15,823.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,583.93, 36,677.61 and 15,823.89 is: 21,832.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,583.93 : 36,677.61 = 15,823.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,583.93/36,677.61 = 15,823.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,583.93x = 36,677.61 × 15,823.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,583.93x = 580,382,466.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,382,466.10/26,583.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,832.08

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