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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,888.46, 37,099.98 and 15,557.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,888.46, 37,099.98 and 15,557.64 is: 21,466.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,888.46 : 37,099.98 = 15,557.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,888.46/37,099.98 = 15,557.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,888.46x = 37,099.98 × 15,557.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,888.46x = 577,188,132.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,188,132.85/26,888.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,466.02

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