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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,803.50, 36,988.86 and 15,627.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,803.50, 36,988.86 and 15,627.66 is: 21,566.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,803.50 : 36,988.86 = 15,627.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,803.50/36,988.86 = 15,627.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,803.50x = 36,988.86 × 15,627.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,803.50x = 578,049,327.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,049,327.87/26,803.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,566.19

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