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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,602.05, 36,710.82 and 15,997.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,602.05, 36,710.82 and 15,997.84 is: 22,077.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,602.05 : 36,710.82 = 15,997.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,602.05/36,710.82 = 15,997.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,602.05x = 36,710.82 × 15,997.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,602.05x = 587,293,732.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,293,732.85/26,602.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,077.01

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