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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,451.48, 36,497.34 and 15,267

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,451.48, 36,497.34 and 15,267 is: 21,065.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,451.48 : 36,497.34 = 15,267 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,451.48/36,497.34 = 15,267/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,451.48x = 36,497.34 × 15,267
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,451.48x = 557,204,889.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,204,889.78/26,451.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,065.17

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