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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,606.55, 36,723.42 and 15,994.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,606.55, 36,723.42 and 15,994.13 is: 22,075.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,606.55 : 36,723.42 = 15,994.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,606.55/36,723.42 = 15,994.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,606.55x = 36,723.42 × 15,994.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,606.55x = 587,358,969.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,358,969.91/26,606.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,075.73

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