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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,800.05, 36,978.16 and 15,467.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,800.05, 36,978.16 and 15,467.14 is: 21,341.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,800.05 : 36,978.16 = 15,467.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,800.05/36,978.16 = 15,467.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,800.05x = 36,978.16 × 15,467.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,800.05x = 571,946,300.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,946,300.33/26,800.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,341.24

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