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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,594.69, 36,700.79 and 15,984.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,594.69, 36,700.79 and 15,984.50 is: 22,058.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,594.69 : 36,700.79 = 15,984.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,594.69/36,700.79 = 15,984.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,594.69x = 36,700.79 × 15,984.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,594.69x = 586,643,777.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,643,777.76/26,594.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,058.68

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