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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,447.76, 36,492.66 and 15,116.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,447.76, 36,492.66 and 15,116.67 is: 20,858.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,447.76 : 36,492.66 = 15,116.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,447.76/36,492.66 = 15,116.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,447.76x = 36,492.66 × 15,116.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,447.76x = 551,647,498.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,647,498.64/26,447.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,858.00

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