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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,744.32, 36,898.68 and 15,564.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,744.32, 36,898.68 and 15,564.16 is: 21,473.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,744.32 : 36,898.68 = 15,564.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,744.32/36,898.68 = 15,564.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,744.32x = 36,898.68 × 15,564.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,744.32x = 574,296,959.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,296,959.31/26,744.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,473.60

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