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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,689.55, 36,827.80 and 15,354.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,689.55, 36,827.80 and 15,354.72 is: 21,187.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,689.55 : 36,827.80 = 15,354.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,689.55/36,827.80 = 15,354.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,689.55x = 36,827.80 × 15,354.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,689.55x = 565,480,518.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,480,518.83/26,689.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,187.34

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