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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,814.85, 37,009.89 and 15,486.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,814.85, 37,009.89 and 15,486.19 is: 21,374.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,814.85 : 37,009.89 = 15,486.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,814.85/37,009.89 = 15,486.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,814.85x = 37,009.89 × 15,486.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,814.85x = 573,142,188.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,142,188.42/26,814.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,374.06

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