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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,825.98, 37,017.38 and 15,922.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,825.98, 37,017.38 and 15,922.24 is: 21,971.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,825.98 : 37,017.38 = 15,922.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,825.98/37,017.38 = 15,922.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,825.98x = 37,017.38 × 15,922.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,825.98x = 589,399,608.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,399,608.53/26,825.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,971.22

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