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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,637.76, 36,764.28 and 15,883.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,637.76, 36,764.28 and 15,883.12 is: 21,921.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,637.76 : 36,764.28 = 15,883.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,637.76/36,764.28 = 15,883.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,637.76x = 36,764.28 × 15,883.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,637.76x = 583,931,470.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,931,470.95/26,637.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,921.19

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