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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,674.65, 36,813.87 and 15,344.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,674.65, 36,813.87 and 15,344.64 is: 21,177.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,674.65 : 36,813.87 = 15,344.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,674.65/36,813.87 = 15,344.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,674.65x = 36,813.87 × 15,344.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,674.65x = 564,895,582.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,895,582.16/26,674.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,177.24

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