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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,663.28, 36,793.82 and 15,920.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,663.28, 36,793.82 and 15,920.29 is: 21,969.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,663.28 : 36,793.82 = 15,920.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,663.28/36,793.82 = 15,920.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,663.28x = 36,793.82 × 15,920.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,663.28x = 585,768,289.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,768,289.31/26,663.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,969.10

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