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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,883.20, 37,084.62 and 15,975.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,883.20, 37,084.62 and 15,975.14 is: 22,037.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,883.20 : 37,084.62 = 15,975.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,883.20/37,084.62 = 15,975.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,883.20x = 37,084.62 × 15,975.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,883.20x = 592,431,996.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,431,996.35/26,883.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,037.26

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