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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,663.24, 36,783.06 and 15,483.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,663.24, 36,783.06 and 15,483.08 is: 21,359.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,663.24 : 36,783.06 = 15,483.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,663.24/36,783.06 = 15,483.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,663.24x = 36,783.06 × 15,483.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,663.24x = 569,515,060.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,515,060.62/26,663.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,359.56

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