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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,683.24, 36,819.69 and 15,926.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,683.24, 36,819.69 and 15,926.14 is: 21,976.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,683.24 : 36,819.69 = 15,926.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,683.24/36,819.69 = 15,926.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,683.24x = 36,819.69 × 15,926.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,683.24x = 586,395,537.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,395,537.70/26,683.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,976.17

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