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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,716.19, 36,862.37 and 15,958.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,716.19, 36,862.37 and 15,958.18 is: 22,018.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,716.19 : 36,862.37 = 15,958.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,716.19/36,862.37 = 15,958.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,716.19x = 36,862.37 × 15,958.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,716.19x = 588,256,151.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,256,151.37/26,716.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,018.71

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