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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,738.97, 36,893.54 and 15,987.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,738.97, 36,893.54 and 15,987.33 is: 22,058.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,738.97 : 36,893.54 = 15,987.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,738.97/36,893.54 = 15,987.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,738.97x = 36,893.54 × 15,987.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,738.97x = 589,829,198.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,829,198.85/26,738.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,058.79

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