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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,747.28, 36,906.90 and 15,417.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,747.28, 36,906.90 and 15,417.24 is: 21,273.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,747.28 : 36,906.90 = 15,417.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,747.28/36,906.90 = 15,417.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,747.28x = 36,906.90 × 15,417.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,747.28x = 569,002,534.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,002,534.96/26,747.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,273.29

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