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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,671.65, 36,806.85 and 15,343.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,671.65, 36,806.85 and 15,343.44 is: 21,173.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,671.65 : 36,806.85 = 15,343.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,671.65/36,806.85 = 15,343.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,671.65x = 36,806.85 × 15,343.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,671.65x = 564,743,694.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,743,694.56/26,671.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,173.93

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