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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,614.88, 36,727.93 and 15,288.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,614.88, 36,727.93 and 15,288.04 is: 21,097.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,614.88 : 36,727.93 = 15,288.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,614.88/36,727.93 = 15,288.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,614.88x = 36,727.93 × 15,288.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,614.88x = 561,498,127.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,498,127.98/26,614.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,097.15

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