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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,753.51, 36,920.24 and 15,422.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,753.51, 36,920.24 and 15,422.80 is: 21,283.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,753.51 : 36,920.24 = 15,422.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,753.51/36,920.24 = 15,422.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,753.51x = 36,920.24 × 15,422.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,753.51x = 569,413,308.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,413,308.06/26,753.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,283.68

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