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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,822.97, 37,013.25 and 15,919.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,822.97, 37,013.25 and 15,919.23 is: 21,967.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,822.97 : 37,013.25 = 15,919.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,822.97/37,013.25 = 15,919.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,822.97x = 37,013.25 × 15,919.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,822.97x = 589,222,439.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,222,439.80/26,822.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,967.08

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