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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,664.09, 36,803.57 and 15,334.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,664.09, 36,803.57 and 15,334.82 is: 21,166.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,664.09 : 36,803.57 = 15,334.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,664.09/36,803.57 = 15,334.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,664.09x = 36,803.57 × 15,334.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,664.09x = 564,375,998.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,375,998.63/26,664.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,166.15

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