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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,827.98, 37,020.14 and 15,924.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,827.98, 37,020.14 and 15,924.24 is: 21,973.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,827.98 : 37,020.14 = 15,924.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,827.98/37,020.14 = 15,924.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,827.98x = 37,020.14 × 15,924.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,827.98x = 589,517,594.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,517,594.19/26,827.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,973.98

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