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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,694.77, 36,832.12 and 15,207.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,694.77, 36,832.12 and 15,207.24 is: 20,982.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,694.77 : 36,832.12 = 15,207.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,694.77/36,832.12 = 15,207.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,694.77x = 36,832.12 × 15,207.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,694.77x = 560,114,988.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,114,988.65/26,694.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,982.20

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