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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,863.29, 37,069.17 and 15,533.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,863.29, 37,069.17 and 15,533.52 is: 21,435.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,863.29 : 37,069.17 = 15,533.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,863.29/37,069.17 = 15,533.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,863.29x = 37,069.17 × 15,533.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,863.29x = 575,814,693.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,814,693.58/26,863.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,435.00

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