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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,691.74, 36,833.47 and 15,796.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,691.74, 36,833.47 and 15,796.94 is: 21,799.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,691.74 : 36,833.47 = 15,796.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,691.74/36,833.47 = 15,796.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,691.74x = 36,833.47 × 15,796.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,691.74x = 581,855,891.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,855,891.92/26,691.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,799.10

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