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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,747.32, 36,902.80 and 15,567.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,747.32, 36,902.80 and 15,567.16 is: 21,477.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,747.32 : 36,902.80 = 15,567.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,747.32/36,902.80 = 15,567.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,747.32x = 36,902.80 × 15,567.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,747.32x = 574,471,792.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,471,792.05/26,747.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,477.73

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