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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,475.72, 36,535.14 and 15,297

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,475.72, 36,535.14 and 15,297 is: 21,109.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,475.72 : 36,535.14 = 15,297 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,475.72/36,535.14 = 15,297/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,475.72x = 36,535.14 × 15,297
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,475.72x = 558,878,036.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,878,036.58/26,475.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,109.08

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