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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,447.73, 36,497.86 and 15,117.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,447.73, 36,497.86 and 15,117.46 is: 20,862.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,447.73 : 36,497.86 = 15,117.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,447.73/36,497.86 = 15,117.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,447.73x = 36,497.86 × 15,117.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,447.73x = 551,754,992.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,754,992.09/26,447.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,862.10

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