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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,814.92, 37,009.98 and 15,486.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,814.92, 37,009.98 and 15,486.26 is: 21,374.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,814.92 : 37,009.98 = 15,486.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,814.92/37,009.98 = 15,486.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,814.92x = 37,009.98 × 15,486.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,814.92x = 573,146,095.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,146,095.44/26,814.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,374.15

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