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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,664.14, 36,801.23 and 15,332.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,664.14, 36,801.23 and 15,332.76 is: 21,161.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,664.14 : 36,801.23 = 15,332.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,664.14/36,801.23 = 15,332.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,664.14x = 36,801.23 × 15,332.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,664.14x = 564,264,427.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,264,427.29/26,664.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,161.92

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