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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,713.62, 36,867.93 and 15,535.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,713.62, 36,867.93 and 15,535.62 is: 21,440.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,713.62 : 36,867.93 = 15,535.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,713.62/36,867.93 = 15,535.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,713.62x = 36,867.93 × 15,535.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,713.62x = 572,766,150.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,766,150.67/26,713.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,440.98

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