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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,447.67, 36,495.45 and 15,114.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,447.67, 36,495.45 and 15,114.92 is: 20,857.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,447.67 : 36,495.45 = 15,114.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,447.67/36,495.45 = 15,114.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,447.67x = 36,495.45 × 15,114.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,447.67x = 551,625,624.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,625,624.64/26,447.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,857.25

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