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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,684.03, 36,826.81 and 15,354.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,684.03, 36,826.81 and 15,354.02 is: 21,190.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,684.03 : 36,826.81 = 15,354.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,684.03/36,826.81 = 15,354.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,684.03x = 36,826.81 × 15,354.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,684.03x = 565,439,354.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,439,354.76/26,684.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,190.18

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