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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,797.47, 36,982.20 and 15,469.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,797.47, 36,982.20 and 15,469.05 is: 21,348.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,797.47 : 36,982.20 = 15,469.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,797.47/36,982.20 = 15,469.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,797.47x = 36,982.20 × 15,469.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,797.47x = 572,079,500.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,079,500.91/26,797.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,348.27

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