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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,734.16, 36,895.56 and 15,554

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,734.16, 36,895.56 and 15,554 is: 21,465.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,734.16 : 36,895.56 = 15,554 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,734.16/36,895.56 = 15,554/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,734.16x = 36,895.56 × 15,554
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,734.16x = 573,873,540.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,873,540.24/26,734.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,465.93

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