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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,693.78, 36,834.97 and 15,360.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,693.78, 36,834.97 and 15,360.26 is: 21,195.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,693.78 : 36,834.97 = 15,360.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,693.78/36,834.97 = 15,360.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,693.78x = 36,834.97 × 15,360.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,693.78x = 565,794,639.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,794,639.49/26,693.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,195.75

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