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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,805.96, 36,993.87 and 15,477.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,805.96, 36,993.87 and 15,477.53 is: 21,359.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,805.96 : 36,993.87 = 15,477.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,805.96/36,993.87 = 15,477.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,805.96x = 36,993.87 × 15,477.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,805.96x = 572,573,547.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,573,547.77/26,805.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,359.93

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