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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,804.99, 36,992.55 and 15,476.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,804.99, 36,992.55 and 15,476.57 is: 21,358.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,804.99 : 36,992.55 = 15,476.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,804.99/36,992.55 = 15,476.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,804.99x = 36,992.55 × 15,476.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,804.99x = 572,517,604.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,517,604.59/26,804.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,358.62

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