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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,793.95, 36,974.43 and 15,465.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,793.95, 36,974.43 and 15,465.47 is: 21,341.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,793.95 : 36,974.43 = 15,465.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,793.95/36,974.43 = 15,465.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,793.95x = 36,974.43 × 15,465.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,793.95x = 571,826,753.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,826,753.06/26,793.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,341.64

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