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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,793.22, 36,977.25 and 15,614.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,793.22, 36,977.25 and 15,614.50 is: 21,549.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,793.22 : 36,977.25 = 15,614.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,793.22/36,977.25 = 15,614.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,793.22x = 36,977.25 × 15,614.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,793.22x = 577,381,270.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,381,270.13/26,793.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,549.53

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