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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,771.72, 36,947.58 and 15,593

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,771.72, 36,947.58 and 15,593 is: 21,519.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,771.72 : 36,947.58 = 15,593 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,771.72/36,947.58 = 15,593/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,771.72x = 36,947.58 × 15,593
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,771.72x = 576,123,614.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,123,614.94/26,771.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,519.86

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