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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,661.64, 36,776.39 and 15,898.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,661.64, 36,776.39 and 15,898.97 is: 21,930.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,661.64 : 36,776.39 = 15,898.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,661.64/36,776.39 = 15,898.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,661.64x = 36,776.39 × 15,898.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,661.64x = 584,706,721.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,706,721.32/26,661.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,930.64

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