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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,816.77, 37,006.90 and 15,488.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,816.77, 37,006.90 and 15,488.65 is: 21,374.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,816.77 : 37,006.90 = 15,488.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,816.77/37,006.90 = 15,488.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,816.77x = 37,006.90 × 15,488.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,816.77x = 573,186,921.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,186,921.69/26,816.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,374.20

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