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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,663.38, 36,798.30 and 15,333.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,663.38, 36,798.30 and 15,333.37 is: 21,161.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,663.38 : 36,798.30 = 15,333.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,663.38/36,798.30 = 15,333.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,663.38x = 36,798.30 × 15,333.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,663.38x = 564,241,857.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,241,857.28/26,663.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,161.68

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