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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,707.08, 36,851.67 and 15,374.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,707.08, 36,851.67 and 15,374.38 is: 21,214.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,707.08 : 36,851.67 = 15,374.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,707.08/36,851.67 = 15,374.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,707.08x = 36,851.67 × 15,374.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,707.08x = 566,571,501.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,571,501.34/26,707.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,214.29

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