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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,659.67, 36,784.68 and 15,901.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,659.67, 36,784.68 and 15,901.68 is: 21,940.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,659.67 : 36,784.68 = 15,901.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,659.67/36,784.68 = 15,901.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,659.67x = 36,784.68 × 15,901.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,659.67x = 584,938,210.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,938,210.26/26,659.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,940.94

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