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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,451.73, 36,497.68 and 15,267.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,451.73, 36,497.68 and 15,267.25 is: 21,065.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,451.73 : 36,497.68 = 15,267.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,451.73/36,497.68 = 15,267.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,451.73x = 36,497.68 × 15,267.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,451.73x = 557,219,204.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,219,204.98/26,451.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,065.51

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