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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,602.97, 36,712.09 and 15,273.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,602.97, 36,712.09 and 15,273.19 is: 21,077.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,602.97 : 36,712.09 = 15,273.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,602.97/36,712.09 = 15,273.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,602.97x = 36,712.09 × 15,273.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,602.97x = 560,710,704.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,710,704.94/26,602.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,077.00

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