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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,805.87, 36,996.85 and 15,473.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,805.87, 36,996.85 and 15,473.77 is: 21,356.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,805.87 : 36,996.85 = 15,473.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,805.87/36,996.85 = 15,473.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,805.87x = 36,996.85 × 15,473.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,805.87x = 572,480,674.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,480,674.47/26,805.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,356.54

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