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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,710.76, 36,860.67 and 15,960.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,710.76, 36,860.67 and 15,960.54 is: 22,025.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,710.76 : 36,860.67 = 15,960.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,710.76/36,860.67 = 15,960.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,710.76x = 36,860.67 × 15,960.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,710.76x = 588,316,336.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,316,336.19/26,710.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,025.44

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