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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,713.77, 36,864.81 and 15,963.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,713.77, 36,864.81 and 15,963.54 is: 22,029.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,713.77 : 36,864.81 = 15,963.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,713.77/36,864.81 = 15,963.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,713.77x = 36,864.81 × 15,963.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,713.77x = 588,492,869.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,492,869.03/26,713.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,029.57

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