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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,712.02, 36,853.52 and 15,960.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,712.02, 36,853.52 and 15,960.20 is: 22,019.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,712.02 : 36,853.52 = 15,960.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,712.02/36,853.52 = 15,960.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,712.02x = 36,853.52 × 15,960.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,712.02x = 588,189,285.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,189,285.84/26,712.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,019.65

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