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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,867.73, 37,074.52 and 15,535.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,867.73, 37,074.52 and 15,535.51 is: 21,437.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,867.73 : 37,074.52 = 15,535.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,867.73/37,074.52 = 15,535.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,867.73x = 37,074.52 × 15,535.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,867.73x = 575,971,398.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,971,398.34/26,867.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,437.30

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