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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,432.69, 36,475.92 and 15,828.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,432.69, 36,475.92 and 15,828.17 is: 21,842.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,432.69 : 36,475.92 = 15,828.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,432.69/36,475.92 = 15,828.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,432.69x = 36,475.92 × 15,828.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,432.69x = 577,346,880.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,346,880.29/26,432.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,842.16

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