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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,692.91, 36,833.76 and 15,359.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,692.91, 36,833.76 and 15,359.39 is: 21,194.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,692.91 : 36,833.76 = 15,359.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,692.91/36,833.76 = 15,359.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,692.91x = 36,833.76 × 15,359.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,692.91x = 565,743,900.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,743,900.84/26,692.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,194.54

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