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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,650.98, 36,783.09 and 15,896.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,650.98, 36,783.09 and 15,896.52 is: 21,940.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,650.98 : 36,783.09 = 15,896.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,650.98/36,783.09 = 15,896.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,650.98x = 36,783.09 × 15,896.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,650.98x = 584,723,125.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,723,125.85/26,650.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,940.02

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