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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,734.73, 36,897.81 and 15,402.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,734.73, 36,897.81 and 15,402.02 is: 21,257.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,734.73 : 36,897.81 = 15,402.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,734.73/36,897.81 = 15,402.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,734.73x = 36,897.81 × 15,402.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,734.73x = 568,300,623.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,300,623.09/26,734.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,257.02

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