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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,603.53, 36,712.86 and 15,273.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,603.53, 36,712.86 and 15,273.76 is: 21,077.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,603.53 : 36,712.86 = 15,273.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,603.53/36,712.86 = 15,273.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,603.53x = 36,712.86 × 15,273.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,603.53x = 560,743,320.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,743,320.77/26,603.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,077.78

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