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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,603.56, 36,708.96 and 15,273.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,603.56, 36,708.96 and 15,273.48 is: 21,075.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,603.56 : 36,708.96 = 15,273.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,603.56/36,708.96 = 15,273.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,603.56x = 36,708.96 × 15,273.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,603.56x = 560,673,566.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,673,566.38/26,603.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,075.13

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