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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,803.82, 36,990.99 and 15,475.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,803.82, 36,990.99 and 15,475.39 is: 21,357.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,803.82 : 36,990.99 = 15,475.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,803.82/36,990.99 = 15,475.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,803.82x = 36,990.99 × 15,475.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,803.82x = 572,449,996.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,449,996.74/26,803.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,357.03

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