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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,646.63, 36,769.22 and 15,892.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,646.63, 36,769.22 and 15,892.09 is: 21,929.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,646.63 : 36,769.22 = 15,892.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,646.63/36,769.22 = 15,892.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,646.63x = 36,769.22 × 15,892.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,646.63x = 584,339,641.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,339,641.68/26,646.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,929.22

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