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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,417.39, 36,457.12 and 15,804.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,417.39, 36,457.12 and 15,804.97 is: 21,811.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,417.39 : 36,457.12 = 15,804.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,417.39/36,457.12 = 15,804.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,417.39x = 36,457.12 × 15,804.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,417.39x = 576,203,616.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,203,616.50/26,417.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,811.53

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