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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,665.12, 36,790.48 and 15,334

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,665.12, 36,790.48 and 15,334 is: 21,156.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,665.12 : 36,790.48 = 15,334 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,665.12/36,790.48 = 15,334/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,665.12x = 36,790.48 × 15,334
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,665.12x = 564,145,220.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,145,220.32/26,665.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,156.67

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