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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,754.26, 36,921.27 and 15,423.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,754.26, 36,921.27 and 15,423.56 is: 21,284.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,754.26 : 36,921.27 = 15,423.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,754.26/36,921.27 = 15,423.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,754.26x = 36,921.27 × 15,423.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,754.26x = 569,457,238.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,457,238.51/26,754.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,284.74

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