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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,673.65, 36,807.21 and 15,346.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,673.65, 36,807.21 and 15,346.82 is: 21,177.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,673.65 : 36,807.21 = 15,346.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,673.65/36,807.21 = 15,346.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,673.65x = 36,807.21 × 15,346.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,673.65x = 564,873,511.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,873,511.55/26,673.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,177.21

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