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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,667.09, 36,807.72 and 15,337.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,667.09, 36,807.72 and 15,337.83 is: 21,170.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,667.09 : 36,807.72 = 15,337.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,667.09/36,807.72 = 15,337.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,667.09x = 36,807.72 × 15,337.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,667.09x = 564,550,552.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,550,552.05/26,667.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,170.31

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