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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,887.68, 37,094.33 and 15,555.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,887.68, 37,094.33 and 15,555.08 is: 21,459.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,887.68 : 37,094.33 = 15,555.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,887.68/37,094.33 = 15,555.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,887.68x = 37,094.33 × 15,555.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,887.68x = 577,005,007.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,005,007.45/26,887.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,459.83

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