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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,697.77, 36,836.25 and 15,210.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,697.77, 36,836.25 and 15,210.24 is: 20,986.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,697.77 : 36,836.25 = 15,210.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,697.77/36,836.25 = 15,210.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,697.77x = 36,836.25 × 15,210.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,697.77x = 560,288,203.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,288,203.20/26,697.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,986.33

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