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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,666.84, 36,797.86 and 15,333.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,666.84, 36,797.86 and 15,333.32 is: 21,158.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,666.84 : 36,797.86 = 15,333.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,666.84/36,797.86 = 15,333.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,666.84x = 36,797.86 × 15,333.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,666.84x = 564,233,473.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,233,473.86/26,666.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,158.62

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