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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,884.88, 37,095.70 and 15,704.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,884.88, 37,095.70 and 15,704.72 is: 21,669.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,884.88 : 37,095.70 = 15,704.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,884.88/37,095.70 = 15,704.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,884.88x = 37,095.70 × 15,704.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,884.88x = 582,577,581.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,577,581.70/26,884.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,669.34

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