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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,623.33, 36,738.96 and 15,284.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,623.33, 36,738.96 and 15,284.85 is: 21,092.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,623.33 : 36,738.96 = 15,284.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,623.33/36,738.96 = 15,284.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,623.33x = 36,738.96 × 15,284.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,623.33x = 561,549,297.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,549,297.67/26,623.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,092.38

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