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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,804.72, 36,992.76 and 15,627.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,804.72, 36,992.76 and 15,627.44 is: 21,567.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,804.72 : 36,992.76 = 15,627.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,804.72/36,992.76 = 15,627.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,804.72x = 36,992.76 × 15,627.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,804.72x = 578,102,137.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,102,137.33/26,804.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,567.18

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