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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,601.38, 36,716.97 and 15,709.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,601.38, 36,716.97 and 15,709.07 is: 21,682.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,601.38 : 36,716.97 = 15,709.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,601.38/36,716.97 = 15,709.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,601.38x = 36,716.97 × 15,709.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,601.38x = 576,789,268.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,789,268.33/26,601.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,682.69

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