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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,637.17, 36,763.61 and 15,883.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,637.17, 36,763.61 and 15,883.38 is: 21,921.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,637.17 : 36,763.61 = 15,883.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,637.17/36,763.61 = 15,883.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,637.17x = 36,763.61 × 15,883.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,637.17x = 583,930,308.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,930,308.38/26,637.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,921.64

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