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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,707.04, 36,844.57 and 15,373.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,707.04, 36,844.57 and 15,373.82 is: 21,209.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,707.04 : 36,844.57 = 15,373.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,707.04/36,844.57 = 15,373.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,707.04x = 36,844.57 × 15,373.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,707.04x = 566,441,564.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,441,564.50/26,707.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,209.45

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