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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,788.65, 36,967.89 and 15,458.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,788.65, 36,967.89 and 15,458.23 is: 21,332.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,788.65 : 36,967.89 = 15,458.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,788.65/36,967.89 = 15,458.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,788.65x = 36,967.89 × 15,458.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,788.65x = 571,458,146.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,458,146.23/26,788.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,332.10

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