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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,713.53, 36,855.59 and 15,961.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,713.53, 36,855.59 and 15,961.70 is: 22,021.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,713.53 : 36,855.59 = 15,961.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,713.53/36,855.59 = 15,961.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,713.53x = 36,855.59 × 15,961.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,713.53x = 588,277,606.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,277,606.82/26,713.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,021.71

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