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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,669.44, 36,808.32 and 15,497.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,669.44, 36,808.32 and 15,497.92 is: 21,389.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,669.44 : 36,808.32 = 15,497.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,669.44/36,808.32 = 15,497.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,669.44x = 36,808.32 × 15,497.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,669.44x = 570,452,398.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,452,398.69/26,669.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,389.74

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