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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,821.08, 37,017.54 and 15,643.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,821.08, 37,017.54 and 15,643.08 is: 21,590.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,821.08 : 37,017.54 = 15,643.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,821.08/37,017.54 = 15,643.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,821.08x = 37,017.54 × 15,643.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,821.08x = 579,068,339.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,068,339.62/26,821.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,590.05

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