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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,814.69, 37,005.93 and 15,486.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,814.69, 37,005.93 and 15,486.30 is: 21,372.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,814.69 : 37,005.93 = 15,486.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,814.69/37,005.93 = 15,486.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,814.69x = 37,005.93 × 15,486.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,814.69x = 573,084,933.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,084,933.76/26,814.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,372.05

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