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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,747.24, 36,911.13 and 15,416.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,747.24, 36,911.13 and 15,416.65 is: 21,274.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,747.24 : 36,911.13 = 15,416.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,747.24/36,911.13 = 15,416.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,747.24x = 36,911.13 × 15,416.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,747.24x = 569,045,895.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,045,895.91/26,747.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,274.94

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