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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,606.16, 36,704.88 and 15,989.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,606.16, 36,704.88 and 15,989.67 is: 22,058.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,606.16 : 36,704.88 = 15,989.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,606.16/36,704.88 = 15,989.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,606.16x = 36,704.88 × 15,989.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,606.16x = 586,898,918.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,898,918.59/26,606.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,058.76

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