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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,683.84, 36,817.05 and 15,196.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,683.84, 36,817.05 and 15,196.15 is: 20,966.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,683.84 : 36,817.05 = 15,196.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,683.84/36,817.05 = 15,196.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,683.84x = 36,817.05 × 15,196.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,683.84x = 559,477,414.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,477,414.36/26,683.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,966.90

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