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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,397.16, 36,427 and 15,780.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,397.16, 36,427 and 15,780.52 is: 21,776.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,397.16 : 36,427 = 15,780.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,397.16/36,427 = 15,780.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,397.16x = 36,427 × 15,780.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,397.16x = 574,837,002.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,837,002.04/26,397.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,776.47

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