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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,699.35, 36,846.84 and 15,370.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,699.35, 36,846.84 and 15,370.24 is: 21,211.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,699.35 : 36,846.84 = 15,370.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,699.35/36,846.84 = 15,370.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,699.35x = 36,846.84 × 15,370.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,699.35x = 566,344,774.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,344,774.04/26,699.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,211.93

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