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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,651.48, 36,766.86 and 15,467

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,651.48, 36,766.86 and 15,467 is: 21,337.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,651.48 : 36,766.86 = 15,467 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,651.48/36,766.86 = 15,467/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,651.48x = 36,766.86 × 15,467
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,651.48x = 568,673,023.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,673,023.62/26,651.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,337.39

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