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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,983.07, 40,474.34 and 15,136.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,983.07, 40,474.34 and 15,136.82 is: 22,705.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,983.07 : 40,474.34 = 15,136.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,983.07/40,474.34 = 15,136.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,983.07x = 40,474.34 × 15,136.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,983.07x = 612,652,799.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,652,799.20/26,983.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,705.08

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