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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,733.13, 36,901.43 and 15,555.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,733.13, 36,901.43 and 15,555.13 is: 21,471.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,733.13 : 36,901.43 = 15,555.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,733.13/36,901.43 = 15,555.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,733.13x = 36,901.43 × 15,555.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,733.13x = 574,006,540.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,006,540.84/26,733.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,471.73

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