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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,675.84, 36,816.18 and 15,497.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,675.84, 36,816.18 and 15,497.84 is: 21,389.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,675.84 : 36,816.18 = 15,497.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,675.84/36,816.18 = 15,497.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,675.84x = 36,816.18 × 15,497.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,675.84x = 570,571,267.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,571,267.05/26,675.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,389.06

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