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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,497.16, 36,549.87 and 15,734.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,497.16, 36,549.87 and 15,734.73 is: 21,704.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,497.16 : 36,549.87 = 15,734.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,497.16/36,549.87 = 15,734.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,497.16x = 36,549.87 × 15,734.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,497.16x = 575,102,335.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,102,335.99/26,497.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,704.31

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