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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,684.16, 36,827.52 and 15,504

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,684.16, 36,827.52 and 15,504 is: 21,397.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,684.16 : 36,827.52 = 15,504 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,684.16/36,827.52 = 15,504/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,684.16x = 36,827.52 × 15,504
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,684.16x = 570,973,870.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,973,870.08/26,684.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,397.48

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