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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,834.88, 37,033.20 and 15,504

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,834.88, 37,033.20 and 15,504 is: 21,396.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,834.88 : 37,033.20 = 15,504 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,834.88/37,033.20 = 15,504/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,834.88x = 37,033.20 × 15,504
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,834.88x = 574,162,732.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,162,732.80/26,834.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,396.14

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