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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,717.29, 36,869.64 and 15,967.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,717.29, 36,869.64 and 15,967.06 is: 22,034.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,717.29 : 36,869.64 = 15,967.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,717.29/36,869.64 = 15,967.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,717.29x = 36,869.64 × 15,967.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,717.29x = 588,699,754.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,699,754.06/26,717.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,034.41

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