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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,698.66, 36,841.41 and 15,365.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,698.66, 36,841.41 and 15,365.95 is: 21,203.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,698.66 : 36,841.41 = 15,365.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,698.66/36,841.41 = 15,365.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,698.66x = 36,841.41 × 15,365.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,698.66x = 566,103,263.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,103,263.99/26,698.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,203.43

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