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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,665.84, 36,802.38 and 15,487.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,665.84, 36,802.38 and 15,487.84 is: 21,375.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,665.84 : 36,802.38 = 15,487.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,665.84/36,802.38 = 15,487.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,665.84x = 36,802.38 × 15,487.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,665.84x = 569,989,373.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,989,373.06/26,665.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,375.26

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