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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,637.94, 36,765.12 and 15,883.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,637.94, 36,765.12 and 15,883.51 is: 21,922.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,637.94 : 36,765.12 = 15,883.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,637.94/36,765.12 = 15,883.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,637.94x = 36,765.12 × 15,883.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,637.94x = 583,958,999.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,958,999.15/26,637.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,922.08

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