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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,668.44, 36,806.94 and 15,496.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,668.44, 36,806.94 and 15,496.92 is: 21,388.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,668.44 : 36,806.94 = 15,496.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,668.44/36,806.94 = 15,496.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,668.44x = 36,806.94 × 15,496.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,668.44x = 570,394,204.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,394,204.62/26,668.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,388.36

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