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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,855.96, 37,058.39 and 15,523.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,855.96, 37,058.39 and 15,523.66 is: 21,421.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,855.96 : 37,058.39 = 15,523.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,855.96/37,058.39 = 15,523.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,855.96x = 37,058.39 × 15,523.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,855.96x = 575,281,846.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,281,846.51/26,855.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,421.01

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