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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,606.75, 36,713.25 and 15,848.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,606.75, 36,713.25 and 15,848.33 is: 21,868.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,606.75 : 36,713.25 = 15,848.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,606.75/36,713.25 = 15,848.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,606.75x = 36,713.25 × 15,848.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,606.75x = 581,843,517.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,843,517.81/26,606.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,868.27

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