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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,834.69, 37,033.54 and 15,506.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,834.69, 37,033.54 and 15,506.24 is: 21,399.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,834.69 : 37,033.54 = 15,506.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,834.69/37,033.54 = 15,506.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,834.69x = 37,033.54 × 15,506.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,834.69x = 574,250,735.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,250,735.36/26,834.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,399.56

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