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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,815.59, 37,007.15 and 15,487.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,815.59, 37,007.15 and 15,487.16 is: 21,373.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,815.59 : 37,007.15 = 15,487.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,815.59/37,007.15 = 15,487.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,815.59x = 37,007.15 × 15,487.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,815.59x = 573,135,390.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,135,390.72/26,815.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,373.22

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