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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,695.98, 36,839.46 and 15,367.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,695.98, 36,839.46 and 15,367.22 is: 21,206.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,695.98 : 36,839.46 = 15,367.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,695.98/36,839.46 = 15,367.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,695.98x = 36,839.46 × 15,367.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,695.98x = 566,120,086.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,120,086.50/26,695.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,206.19

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