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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,743.69, 36,906.84 and 15,999.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,743.69, 36,906.84 and 15,999.65 is: 22,079.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,743.69 : 36,906.84 = 15,999.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,743.69/36,906.84 = 15,999.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,743.69x = 36,906.84 × 15,999.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,743.69x = 590,496,522.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,496,522.61/26,743.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,079.84

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