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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,823.40, 37,007.71 and 15,491.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,823.40, 37,007.71 and 15,491.39 is: 21,373.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,823.40 : 37,007.71 = 15,491.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,823.40/37,007.71 = 15,491.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,823.40x = 37,007.71 × 15,491.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,823.40x = 573,300,644.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,300,644.85/26,823.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,373.16

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