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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,664.32, 36,796.72 and 15,336

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,664.32, 36,796.72 and 15,336 is: 21,163.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,664.32 : 36,796.72 = 15,336 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,664.32/36,796.72 = 15,336/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,664.32x = 36,796.72 × 15,336
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,664.32x = 564,314,497.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,314,497.92/26,664.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,163.66

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