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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,602.83, 36,714.47 and 15,992.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,602.83, 36,714.47 and 15,992.24 is: 22,070.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,602.83 : 36,714.47 = 15,992.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,602.83/36,714.47 = 15,992.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,602.83x = 36,714.47 × 15,992.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,602.83x = 587,146,352.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,146,352.18/26,602.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,070.82

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